Lead Manufacturing Test Engineer
Core
Designing, building, and scaling defense hardware including static equipment, ground vehicles, and flight systems through end-to-end manufacturing processes.
Role type
Manufacturing Engineer (Defense Hardware)
Builds
Static equipment, moving ground equipment, and flight vehicles for U.S. and allied military capabilities
Domain
Defense technology / Electromechanical hardware
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
electromechanical hardware design, tooling design, process flow development, vendor management, quality planning, work documentation, hands-on hardware fabrication (machining/fabrication/soldering/assembly)
Preferred skills
PCBA fabrication and SMT processes, autonomous flight vehicle systems, software scripting
Technologies
Lattice OS, SMT processes, flight controllers
Responsibilities
Own manufacturing value chain for specific products, develop novel tooling solutions, create process flows for complex assemblies, write manufacturing documentation, work with contract manufacturers, build prototype hardware, travel to suppliers for sourcing and quality implementation
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC