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Manager, Manufacturing Test Engineering, Electromagnetic Warefare

Irvine, CA (OC-62)💼 Full-time💰 $146,000–$146,000🗓 2026-08-13 → 2026-09-26

Core

Strategic oversight and tactical management of production systems for high-volume Electromagnetic Warfare defense hardware, ensuring rigorous testing protocols and consistent quality delivery.

Role type

Manager, Manufacturing Test Engineering

Builds

High-volume defense hardware for Electromagnetic Warfare

Domain

Defense / Electromagnetic Warfare / Manufacturing Test Engineering

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | infrastructure

Required skills

Manufacturing test strategy, team leadership, test automation (Linux, C#, Python, NixOS, LabView), hardware communication protocols (USB, Ethernet, RS232, RS485, PCIe, HDMI, CAN), PCBA/electronic assembly testing, RF test equipment, root cause analysis, Test Execution Systems (TES), Product Life Cycle (PLM), Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), project integration (electrical/mechanical/software)

Preferred skills

Advanced degree, leading manufacturing test system development, LabVIEW/MATLAB proficiency, PCBA/mechanical design knowledge, HASS & ESS test design (Thermal, Vibration), AI tools familiarity

Technologies

Linux, C#, Python, NixOS, LabView, USB, Ethernet, RS232, RS485, PCIe, HDMI, CAN, TES, PLM, MES, ERP

Responsibilities

Direct manufacturing test engineering team and set objectives; Oversee and improve manufacturing test strategy for scalable operations; Collaborate with product SEIT and development engineering for design testability; Strategize and implement advancements in manufacturing testing (automation, uniformity, streamlining); Maintain test capabilities across multiple products from system level checkouts to component level validation; Evaluate test data and identify process enhancements; Communicate strategic visions for scaling platforms from pre-production to mass production; Lead procurement and implementation of new test equipment with ROI analysis; Champion initiatives for safety, cost reduction, quality, and productivity; Act as technical authority for manufacturing test matters; Design proactive maintenance and calibration protocols for test equipment

Seniority

Manager, people leadership

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