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Manufacturing Test Engineer

Alexandria, AUS (SYD-11)Full-time2026-10-27 → 2026-11-11
Citizens onlySecurity clearance required

Core

Develop and implement high-fidelity automated test processes for subsea robotics components and systems to ensure quality and reliability before production.

Role type

Manufacturing Test Engineer (Electro-mechanical)

Builds

Automated test software, tooling, and infrastructure for Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs)

Domain

Defense / Subsea Robotics / Electro-mechanical Systems

Required skills

Python, LabVIEW, TestStand, hardware testing, automated test systems, electromechanical systems, root cause analysis, test plan design, sensor/actuator testing, NixOS, MES, security clearance

Preferred skills

Sub-sea robotics, AUV/UUV industry experience, PLM systems, Ansible/Puppet/Chef, pytest, high-voltage systems, system integration

Technologies

Python, LabVIEW, TestStand, NixOS, MES, USB, Ethernet, RS232, RS485, PCIe, HDMI, CAN

Responsibilities

Build test capabilities across manufacturing value stream (PCBA, electrical boxes, system checkouts); Develop and manage test ecosystem to de-risk hardware; Perform hands-on root cause analysis of electromechanical subsystems; Design and maintain semi-automated testing equipment/protocols; Diagnose production test issues as first point of contact; Collaborate with design/systems teams on risk assessments and test deployment; Produce testing logs and error code libraries; Generate controlled test instructions for technicians; Optimize full system Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT); Design and execute PCBA and electrical component testing with hands-on rework.

Seniority

Mid-Senior, hands-on IC