Production Test Engineering Manager

Irvine · Irvine, CA (OC-62) · USD 146,000-194,000 · 2+ years experience · Full-time · Posted Oct 2, 2026

At a glance

Anduril’s Manufacturing team is seeking a Production Test Engineering Manager for strategic oversight and tactical management of production systems.
The role encompasses supporting high-volume products across the portfolio and ensuring rigorous testing protocols for superior quality product delivery.
This position demands an innovative approach to resolving complex testing challenges, advancing scalability, and enhancing automation, throughput, user interfaces, and data analytics methodologies.

Direct the manufacturing test engineering team, set objectives, guide initiatives, and assess team outcomes.
Oversee and consistently contribute improvements of the manufacturing test strategy for each product to ensure scalable operations across Anduril, transitioning from pre-production to full-scale output.
Collaborate with product SEIT and development engineering for design testability, ensuring seamless production integration.
Strategize and implement advancements in manufacturing testing, focusing on automation, uniformity, and operational streamlining.
Maintain test capabilities of multiple products across their respective manufacturing value stream - from system level checkouts and acceptance testing to key component level in process validation.
Evaluate test data, compile findings, and identify opportunities for product and process enhancements.
Communicate strategic visions to key stakeholders, guiding the scaling of platforms from pre-production (LRIP) through to mass production (FRP).
Lead the procurement and implementation of new test equipment, performing cost-benefit and ROI analyses as needed.
Champion initiatives that enhance safety, reduce costs, improve quality, and increase productivity through testing.
Design proactive maintenance and calibration protocols for manufacturing test equipment.

8+ years of relevant industry experience with emphasis on manufacturing test and product sustainment.
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronics, Computer, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
Minimum of 2+ years as a people manager leading manufacturing test engineering or relevant adjacent fields.
Experienced in Linux, C#, Python, NixOS, LabView, or other forms of test automation.
Experience with computer hardware communication protocols: USB, Ethernet, RS232, RS485, PCIe, HDMI, CAN, etc.
Solid experience with PCBA/electronic assembly testing and knowledge of testing standards including and not limited to: acceptance testing, EOL testing, and ESS testing.
Proficiency in using electronic and RF test equipment.
Strong analytical skills for root cause analysis of non-conforming electro-mechanical hardware
Familiar with Test Execution Systems (TES), Product Life Cycle (PLM) systems, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Demonstrated ability to lead the development of manufacturing test systems and teams.
Proficiency in LabVIEW, MATLAB, and test automation.
Knowledge of PCBA design and mechanical design
Familiarity with various hardware communication protocols.
Experience with designing HASS & ESS-related tests (Thermal, Vibration, etc.).
Familiarity in using AI tools

Highly competitive equity grants included in the majority of full time offers
Top-tier benefits for full-time employees supporting health, recovery, and whatever comes next

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