Senior Manufacturing Test Engineer, Barracuda
Core
Ensuring high-quality production and throughput for autonomous air vehicles (AAVs) by managing test activities, troubleshooting electrical issues, and optimizing test strategies.
Role type
Senior Manufacturing Test Engineer
Builds
Autonomous air vehicles (Barracuda family) for U.S. military and allies
Domain
Defense / Autonomous Systems / Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | infrastructure
Required skills
Root cause analysis, hands-on system troubleshooting, electrical test equipment operation, Linux/Ubuntu/NixOS familiarity, hardware communication protocols (USB, Ethernet, RS232, etc.), MES/PLM system integration, cross-domain integration (electrical/mechanical/software)
Preferred skills
Test automation, PCBA design, mechanical design, ESS-related testing (Thermal, Vibration), Python/LabVIEW/MATLAB
Technologies
Linux, Ubuntu, Python, NixOS, LabVIEW, MATLAB, MES, PLM, TES
Responsibilities
Maintain ownership of production test flow and troubleshoot complex electrical issues; Improve and sustain test systems for automation and cycle time; Develop failure mode libraries and root cause analysis reports; Collaborate with engineering teams on failure analysis and product enhancements; Optimize test strategies for efficiency; Calibrate test equipment.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC