CareerPlan

Manufacturing Test Engineer, Electronic Warfare

Costa Mesa, CA (OC-00)Full-time$132k–$175k2026-10-23 → 2026-11-10

Core

Ensure production test flow and quality for Electromagnetic Warfare hardware, solving complex electrical issues and optimizing test automation.

Role type

Manufacturing Test Engineer (Defense Hardware)

Builds

Electromagnetic Warfare defense systems and electronic assemblies

Domain

Defense / Electronic Warfare / Manufacturing

Required skills

Root cause analysis, PCBA testing, test equipment operation, Linux/Ubuntu, MES/PLM systems, electrical troubleshooting, automation improvement

Preferred skills

Python/MATLAB, test automation, mechanical design, hardware communication protocols, ESS testing

Technologies

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

Responsibilities

Maintain ownership of test activities and production test flow; troubleshoot complex electrical issues; improve test automation and cycle time; generate test work instructions; determine root cause of failures; analyze test data and report defects; calibrate test equipment; support failure analysis and NPI test design.

Seniority

Mid-Senior, hands-on IC