Manager - Test Automation Engineering

About the role

The Electrical Test Engineering team at Anduril develops test systems used to ensure the quality and reliability of our aerial and ground based systems. The team works on air vehicles such as Roadrunner, Ghost, Anvil and Fury and develop complex manufacturing test solutions to our internal manufacturing team or contract manufacturers. We work closely and cross-functionally with the rest of our Product Engineering groups that include Electrical, Mechanical and Firmware Engineering to solve and improve our manufacturing process, product quality and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of Electrical Test Automation Engineers fostering a culture of innovation, teamwork, and accountability within the electrical test engineering department.
• Collaborate with engineering leadership across multiple teams
• Provide Consultation with Design Engineers regarding Design for Test (DFT), provide feedback from test results to improve quality and test coverage, and resolve any problems found via test
• Define, own, and execute End of Line test plans for a set of new products and features, in collaboration with firmware, software, and hardware design teams
• Design, manage, and execution of PCBA and electrical system components with hands on testing and rework as necessary
• Develop and execute strategic plans for testing capabilities, incorporating new technologies and methodologies. Lead the improvement of test systems for better automation, consistency, and efficiency.
• Execution and management of purchasing, build, integration and final commissioning of functional testers
• Manage budgets and forecast future testing needs, including personnel, equipment, and materials.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that result in safer workplaces, cost reduction, quality enhancement, and throughput maximization
• Serve as the technical expert and point of contact for test system issues, providing guidance and support to resolve complex problems.
• Support board bring-up and early design bench validation as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• 3+ years of experience in personnel and technical management.
• 8+ years of hands on Electrical Engineering experience designing functional test equipment
• 5+ years of experience in Schematic Capture and/or PCBA layout. Experience with Altium Designer is a plus
• 5+ years of experience in scripting language to develop automation. C/C++, C#, Python, MATLAB. Experience in LabVIEW is a plus
• Advanced experience with computer hardware communication bus protocols: USB, I2C, I2S, CSI, Ethernet, SPI, PCIe, HDMI, CAN, serial comms, etc
• Understanding of lab safety protocols when working in all types of lab environment
• Familiarity and understanding of measurement analysis techniques such as Gage RR and Process Capability Analysis
• Strong Electrical Fundamentals with strong understanding both hardware and software integration of test systems
• Experience with source code revision and control. Experience with GitHub is a plus
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and VISIO
• Able to obtain DOD-Secret Security Clearance or higher

Prioritizations

• Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• 5+ years of experience in personnel and technical management.
• 10+ years of hands on Electrical Engineering experience designing functional test equipment
• A detail-oriented individual who strives in an environment that values effective team collaboration
• Experience in Product Release Cycle from prototype to production and key deliverables of each phase
• Hands-on experience with complex networking equipment, a deep understanding of networking protocols, test design and implementation chops and a background in IP network design
• Active Security Clearance (Secret) or higher

Benefits

At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.