Manufacturing Test Engineer
Core
Maintain end-to-end ownership of the aircraft's testing lifecycle on the production line, designing and executing critical test procedures to verify flight-readiness, system safety, and sensor performance. (via careerplan.io/jobs/4862526007-manufacturing-test-engineer-at-andurilindustries)
Role type
Manufacturing Test Engineer (Aerospace)
Builds
Autonomous aircraft systems (Fury) for U.S. military and allies
Domain
Defense / Aerospace Manufacturing
Required skills
Test procedure authoring, system-level checkout execution, avionics troubleshooting, technician training, root cause analysis, test automation, MES logging, cross-functional collaboration, failure mode analysis, test equipment calibration
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
Manufacturing Execution System (MES), aerospace ground support equipment (GSE)
Responsibilities
Author and validate Acceptance Test Procedures (ATPs) for safety-of-flight systems; Execute hands-on system-level checkouts including power-on testing, flight control actuation, and sensor calibrations; Diagnose complex electrical, communication, and mechanical integration failures; Train and certify aircraft technicians on test procedures and GSE usage; Analyze test data to identify bottlenecks and optimize test strategies; Collaborate with Design, Quality, and Flight Test teams to feed production data back into the design loop; Maintain and calibrate test equipment for precision and reliability.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC