--- title: 'Manager, Manufacturing Test Engineering at Anduril Industries' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/manager-manufacturing-test-engineering-anduril-industries-costa-mesa-e0qjh3xx5jgp' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-10-17' --- # Manager, Manufacturing Test Engineering at Anduril Industries - **Company:** Anduril Industries - **Location:** Costa Mesa, CA - **Compensation:** $146k–$194k - **Posted:** 2026-09-23 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-17 - **Apply:** https://boards.greenhouse.io/andurilindustries/jobs/5183626007?gh_jid=5183626007 ## Job description Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years. ## ABOUT THE JOB Anduril’s Air Dominance & Strike (AD&S) Manufacturing Engineering team is seeking a Manager of Manufacturing Test Engineering to lead a multi-disciplinary test engineering team supporting our full portfolio of autonomous aircraft, cruise missiles, and loitering munitions. This is a critical leadership role responsible for ensuring that every product we ship has been rigorously tested, validated, and accepted through production-grade test systems that scale with our programs. You will manage a team of approximately 16 engineers spanning firmware, hardware, software, electrical, and data acquisition disciplines. Your team designs, develops, deploys, and maintains the test systems, fixtures, and automation that production depends on — from board-level functional test through full system acceptance. This is an inherently cross-functional role: you will work daily with design engineering, quality, operations, supply chain, and program teams to ensure test capability keeps pace with development timelines and production rate demands. The right leader for this role combines deep technical credibility in test engineering with the ability to build, develop, and retain a high-performing team across multiple disciplines. You will set the technical direction for test strategy across AD&S, drive standardization where it makes sense, and give your team the space and support to solve hard problems. ## WHAT YOU’LL DO - Lead and manage a team of ~16 manufacturing test engineers across firmware, hardware, software, electrical, and data acquisition disciplines, setting goals, providing direction, and developing careers. - Own the manufacturing test strategy across AD&S programs — from board-level PCBA test through subsystem, integration, and full system acceptance testing. - Drive the development and deployment of production test systems, fixtures, and automation that meet throughput, reliability, and quality requirements at rate. - Work cross-functionally with design engineering, quality, operations, supply chain, and program management on a daily basis to align test capability with product development timelines and production schedules. - Collaborate with design engineering teams early in the development cycle to influence testability requirements, test point access, boundary scan architecture, and built-in test capability. - Establish and maintain test engineering standards, processes, and documentation — including test procedures, acceptance criteria, failure analysis workflows, and data management practices. - Drive test automation strategy to increase throughput, reduce operator dependency, and improve test coverage and repeatability. - Partner with quality engineering to ensure test processes support first-pass yield goals, defect containment, and root cause investigation. - Manage the test equipment roadmap — selection, procurement, qualification, calibration, and lifecycle management of test assets across production sites. - Build and maintain robust data acquisition and analysis capabilities that enable data-driven decisions on product quality and process performance. - Support the transfer of test capability to new production sites, ensuring test systems, documentation, and training are production-ready at each location. - Foster a culture of technical excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement within the test engineering team. - Manage budgets and forecast future test engineering needs, including personnel, equipment, and infrastructure. - Serve as the escalation point for complex test failures, anomalies, and production-blocking issues requiring cross-functional resolution. - Travel to production sites, suppliers, and partner facilities as needed (<10%). ## REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS - Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field. - 6+ years of experience in test engineering, manufacturing engineering, or a related discipline, with at least 2 years in a leadership or management role. - Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a multi-disciplinary engineering team across hardware, software, firmware, and electrical test domains. - Strong technical foundation in production test system design, development, and deployment for electronics and electromechanical products. - Experience with test automation frameworks, test executive software (LabVIEW, TestStand, Python-based, or similar), and data acquisition systems. - Proven ability to work cross-functionally across design engineering, quality, supply chain, and operations — and to drive alignment without positional authority over those teams. - Understanding of test strategies across the product lifecycle: design verification, production screening, acceptance testing, and field return analysis. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to drive root cause analysis and corrective action on complex test failures. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively at all levels of the organization from technicians to executives. - Experience managing budgets, equipment procurement, and vendor relationships for test engineering programs. - Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-growth environment across several concurrent programs. - Personal experience with hands-on test development, debug, or troubleshooting of electronic systems. Technical credibility with the team matters. - Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities. ## PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - Master’s degree in engineering or a related field. - Experience in aerospace or defense production test environments, particularly with qualified or flight-critical hardware. - Familiarity with AS9100/AS9102 quality management systems and their implications for test process control. - Experience standing up test capabilities at new production sites or scaling test infrastructure for rate production. - Background in boundary scan (JTAG), in-circuit test (ICT), functional test, environmental stress screening (ESS), or system-level acceptance test. - Experience with test data analytics, statistical process control, or automated reporting pipelines. - Knowledge of configuration management and version control practices for test software and firmware. - Appropriate clearance classification. US Salary Range $146,000—$194,000 USD The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including: ## 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](https://www.anduril.com/careers). Protecting Yourself from Recruitment Scams Anduril is committed to maintaining the integrity of our Talent acquisition process and the security of our candidates. We've observed a rise in sophisticated phishing and fraudulent schemes where individuals impersonate Anduril representatives, luring job seekers with false interviews or job offers. These scammers often attempt to extract payment or sensitive personal information. To ensure your safety and help you navigate your job search with confidence, please keep the following critical points in mind: - No Financial Requests: Anduril will never solicit payment or demand personal financial details (such as banking information, credit card numbers, or social security numbers) at any stage of our hiring process. Our legitimate recruitment is entirely free for candidates. - Please always verify communications: - Direct from Anduril: If you receive an email from one of our recruiters, it will only come from an @anduril.com address. - Via Agency Partner: If contacted by a recruiting agency for an Anduril role, their email will clearly identify their agency. If you suspect any suspicious activity, please verify the agency's authenticity by reaching out to contact@anduril.com. - Exercise Caution with Unsolicited Outreach: If you receive any communication that appears suspicious, contains grammatical errors, or makes unusual requests, do not engage. Always confirm the sender's email domain is @anduril.com before providing any personal information or clicking on links. - What to Do If You Suspect Fraud: Should you encounter any questionable or fraudulent outreach claiming to be from Anduril, please report it immediately to contact@anduril.com. Your proactive caution is invaluable in protecting your personal information and upholding the security and trustworthiness of our recruitment efforts. Data Privacy To view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/. By submitting your application, you consent to Anduril Industries using a third-party service provider to conduct pre-employment risk, integrity, and due diligence screening and assessing potential risks as part of your application process. This third-party service provider provides risk-intelligence services that may include analysis of sanctions and watchlists, adverse media, public-record information, and other lawful open-source or commercial data sources. This third-party service provider does not act as a consumer reporting agency. Use of this provider helps to ensure compliance with applicable laws and protect technology, intellectual property, and organizational security. ## About Anduril Industries ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: A military technology company developing AI-powered autonomous systems and software for defense and national security. - **Entity Type**: Private (Series H) - **Headquarters**: Costa Mesa, California, USA - **Founded**: 2017 - **Founders**: Palmer Luckey, Trae Stephens, Matt Grimm, Joe Chen, Brian Schimpf ## Core Business - Primary industry: Defense, aerospace, artificial intelligence, robotics - Target customers: Primarily B2G – U.S. Department of Defense, allied governments (e.g., UK, UAE), and border security agencies (e.g., CBP) - Mission/purpose: To accelerate the adoption of advanced technology in defense, with a focus on autonomous systems, AI-driven decision-making, and rapid production at scale. ## Products & Services - **[Lattice](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anduril_Industries#Lattice)**: AI-powered software platform that fuses sensor data from multiple sources (Anduril and third-party) to detect, identify, and track objects in real time. Core to all Anduril systems. - **[Sentry Tower](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anduril_Industries#Sentry_Tower)**: Autonomous, solar-powered surveillance tower (33ft) with cameras, radar, thermal imaging, and comms – used for border security and military base protection. - **[Ghost](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anduril_Industries#Ghost)**: Small, portable unmanned aerial system (UAS) for reconnaissance and surveillance; used by U.S. Marines and other forces. - **Altius Family**: Tube-launched, fixed-wing UAVs (e.g., Altius 600, Altius 700M) that can be deployed from aircraft, ground vehicles, or larger UAVs. - **Fury (YFQ-44A)**: Semi-autonomous collaborative combat aircraft (CCA) developed for the U.S. Air Force’s CCA program; first flight in October 2025. - **IVAS (Integrated Visual Augmentation System)**: Anduril took over development from Microsoft in 2025; a heads-up display/goggle system for ground soldiers. ## Market Standing - **Valuation**: $61 billion (Series H, May 2026) – [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anduril_Industries) - **Annual Revenue**: $2 billion (2025) – [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anduril_Industries) - **Total Funding**: ~$12.7 billion (across all rounds, including $5B raise in May 2026) – [robotics.press](https://robotics.press/news/anduril-deep-dive/) - **Notable Investors**: Founders Fund, Andreessen Horowitz, Thrive Capital, 8VC, General Catalyst, Lux Capital, Valor Equity Partners, D1 Capital Partners, Sands Capital - **Notable Customers/Partners**: U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army, U.S. Space Force, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), UK Home Office, Royal Navy, Edge Group (UAE), OpenAI - **Growth Signals**: - Raised $5B in May 2026 at a $61B valuation, up from $14B in August 2024 - Constructing Arsenal-1, a $1B hyperscale manufacturing facility in Ohio, with partnerships from Ohio State University - Acquired multiple companies between 2021-2026 (Area-I, Adranos, Blue Force Technologies, Numerica, Klas, ExoAnalytic Solutions, etc.) - Won contracts for CCA development (Air Force), robotic combat vehicle software (Army), and CBP border surveillance - Took over IVAS program from Microsoft (2025) - Employees grew from ~90 in 2017 to 7,000 in 2026 ## Competitive Advantages - **Vertically integrated**: Designs, manufactures, and operates its own hardware (drones, towers, missiles) and software (Lattice), enabling rapid iteration. - **AI-first approach**: Lattice provides a common operating picture across domains, reducing decision latency in combat scenarios. - **Speed of production**: Arsenal projects aim to produce advanced autonomous systems faster than traditional defense primes. - **Government trust**: Deep relationships with DoD and allied agencies, demonstrated by multi-million-dollar contracts and classified work. - **In-person, security-focused culture**: Proximity to military bases, industrial equipment, and classified contract requirements create a unique operational moat. ## Strategic Focus - **Hyperscale manufacturing**: Build Arsenal-1 (Ohio) and subsequent “Arsenal” facilities to manufacture autonomous weapons at near-peer-competitive speed. - **Space domain**: Acquired ExoAnalytic Solutions (March 2026) to expand into space-based intelligence and surveillance. - **Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA)**: Fury is a key program; competing for Air Force’s CCA Increment 1. - **International expansion**: Partnership with UAE’s Edge Group; sales to UK (Royal Navy, Home Office); plans to serve other Five Eyes and allied nations. - **AI integration**: Partnership with OpenAI to enhance defense systems; Lattice already used by Space Force for surveillance networks. ## Why Work Here - **Mission-driven work**: Direct impact on national security and defense technology – opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI, robotics, and autonomous systems. - **Culture**: Emphasizes in-person collaboration due to security requirements, industrial equipment, and classified programs. Offices include Costa Mesa (HQ), Boston, Atlanta, Seattle, Washington D.C., London, and Sydney. - **Growth trajectory**: Company has grown from 90 employees to 7,000 in ~9 years; significant investment in new facilities and acquisitions indicates continued expansion. - **Engineering focus**: Heavy investment in software, AI, hardware, and manufacturing engineering – roles span from software engineers to aerospace engineers to production specialists. - **Notable perks/benefits**: Not detailed in public sources, but the company offers competitive compensation in a high-stakes, high-impact environment. The Ohio Arsenal-1 facility will employ many from Ohio State University’s applied science programs. ## Sources 1. [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anduril_Industries) – Wikipedia: Anduril Industries (key facts, revenue, employee count, product details, funding, acquisitions) 2. [tracxn.com](https://tracxn.com/d/companies/anduril/__qqOI0HKR47lFXorj9FAQlDfmJOqfOpDNWiW3JcO--ss) – Tracxn: Anduril company profile, funding stage, founders 3. [robotics.press](https://robotics.press/news/anduril-deep-dive/) – Robotics Press: Deep dive on valuation, revenue, total funding, employee estimate 4. [anduril.com/careers](https://www.anduril.com/careers) – Official careers page (search result summary) 5. 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