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Manufacturing Test Engineer, Drones

Costa Mesa, CA (OC-00)💼 Full-time💰 $129,000–$129,000🗓 2026-08-24 → 2026-09-26

Core

Manufacturing Test Engineer ensuring high-quality production and throughput for Bolt, Anvil, and Ghost drones.

Role type

Senior IC manufacturing test engineer

Builds

Bolt, Anvil, and Ghost drone systems

Domain

Defense / Aerospace / Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Deliverable

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

Required skills

PCBA/electronic assembly testing, root cause analysis, test automation, electrical troubleshooting, calibration, MES/PLM systems, hardware/software integration

Preferred skills

Python, MATLAB, test automation frameworks, mechanical design, computer hardware communication protocols, ESS-related testing

Technologies

Linux, Ubuntu, LabVIEW, NixOS, Python, MATLAB, MES, PLM, TES

Responsibilities

Maintain ownership of production test flow and troubleshoot complex electrical issues; Improve test systems for automation and cycle time; Generate test work instructions and train technicians; Analyze test data and document results; Collaborate with design and quality teams for failure analysis; Optimize test strategies for efficiency; Maintain and calibrate test equipment.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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