Manager - Test Automation Engineering

Anduril Anduril · Defense · Costa Mesa, CA · Hardware Engineering : Electrical Engineering : Electrical Engineering

Manager for Test Automation Engineering at Anduril, a defense technology company. This role involves leading a team to design and deliver test systems for electronic products, ensuring quality and reliability. Responsibilities include managing engineers, collaborating with design teams, defining test plans, and driving continuous improvement in testing capabilities. Requires a strong background in electrical engineering, test equipment design, and automation scripting, with experience in personnel management and a willingness to obtain a DOD security clearance.

What you'd actually do

  1. Manage a team of Electrical Test Automation Engineers fostering a culture of innovation, teamwork, and accountability within the electrical test engineering department.
  2. 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
  3. Design, management, and execution of PCBA and electrical system components with hands on testing and rework as necessary
  4. 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.
  5. Serve as the technical expert and point of contact for test system issues, providing guidance and support to resolve complex problems.

Skills

Required

  • 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.
  • 5+ years of experience in scripting language to develop automation. C/C++/C#, Python, MATLAB.
  • 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.
  • Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and VISIO
  • Able to obtain DOD-Secret Security Clearance or higher

Nice to have

  • Experience with Altium Designer is a plus
  • Experience in LabVIEW is a plus
  • Experience with GitHub is a plus
  • 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

What the JD emphasized

  • proven track record of delivering turn key test solution for electronic components and systems
  • background in hardware, software, integration and sustainment
  • Able to obtain DOD-Secret Security Clearance or higher