Sr Manufacturing Test Development Engineer

About the role

Echodyne offers the world’s first compact solid‑state true beam‑steering radar for a wide range of industries, including autonomous vehicles, uncrewed aircraft, border security, critical infrastructure, and smart cities. The company combines patented metamaterial technology with powerful software to deliver high‑performance radars at commercial price points. Echodyne is seeking a Sr Manufacturing Test Development Engineer to design, develop, build, and optimize manufacturing test systems and procedures that ensure product quality and production efficiency. The role works closely with design engineering, quality, IT, and production teams to lead the development of new test systems, improve process robustness, and scale manufacturing capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Define radar manufacturing test requirements and test station design requirements.
• Design, implement, and maintain test hardware and software for the production line.
• Support test systems throughout the full lifecycle of development, implementation, scaling, and refinement.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, software, quality, design engineers, and IT to integrate and support test systems.
• Plan and execute evaluations of new or updated test processes to ensure accuracy, repeatability, and compliance.
• Select, evaluate, and integrate test instrumentation.
• Monitor and analyze test data to drive continuous improvement in yield, throughput, and quality.
• Create documentation and provide training to production staff on test procedures and tools.
• Work with contract manufacturer partners to create, implement, and support test processes.
• Optimize test strategy for efficacy, efficiency, and return on investment.

Required Skills / Experience

• Proficiency with RF/microwave measurement methods and instruments (e.g., VNA/PNA, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, power meters) and ability to learn advanced RF/microwave technologies.
• Programming proficiency in Python (MATLAB familiarity a plus).
• Ability to design and deploy complete automated test systems.
• Ability to interpret and apply assembly drawings, schematics, mechanical models, and technical documentation.
• Knowledge of computer/instrument communication protocols.
• Experience developing PCBA designs used in automated test systems.
• Experience developing test fixtures.
• Hands‑on experience with test system acceptance procedures, including repeatability and reproducibility of measurement systems.
• Demonstrated ability to resolve technical issues in a timely manner.
• Effective oral, written, and presentation communication skills.

Desired Skills / Experience

• Provide Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Test (DFT) input during product development.
• Experience with SolidWorks, Altium, or other industry CAD tools.
• Ability to work with 3D printers for prototyping, tooling, and production support.
• Experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).
• Proficiency in statistical techniques and analytical problem‑solving.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships across teams and with external partners.
• Experience using data analysis tools such as Minitab or JMP.

Qualifications

• B.S. in electrical, electronic, mechanical, test engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 10 + years of experience in a Test Engineering role developing manufacturing test solutions.
• Echodyne’s technology is export‑controlled by the U.S. Government; applicants must be eligible to handle export‑controlled information or obtain required government authorizations (U.S. citizen, green‑card holder, or asylum/refugee status).

Pay

The expected annual salary range for this role is $124,733 — $187,048 USD.

Benefits

• RSU (Restricted Stock Units)
• Fully‑paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums (choice of PPO or HDHP/HSA)
• Virtual Care – 98Point6
• Employee Assistance Program
• Mental health coverage through Springhealth & Talkspace (Premera)
• Travel Assistance Insurance
• Company‑paid life insurance
• Company‑paid short & long term disability
• Flexible PTO (exempt) / 15 days per year (non‑exempt)
• 401(k) match
• Pet insurance
• Prepaid legal program
• Commuter benefits
• Paid company holidays