Sr Manufacturing Test Development Engineer

Radar Reinvented.

Echodyne offers the world’s first compact solid-state true beam-steering radar for a wide range of industries and applications. Our high-performance radars work in all weather and are designed for autonomous vehicles, uncrewed aircraft & drones, and security of borders, critical infrastructure, and smart cities. The company combines the patented technology of metamaterials with powerful software to create a radar sensor with unprecedented performance at commercial price points.

Echodyne offers its radars to companies working in Automotive, Transportation, Critical Infrastructure Protection, Border Security, Smart Cities, Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS), and Airspace Management including Urban Air Mobility (UTM).Echodyne is seeking a Sr Manufacturing Test Development Engineer to join our fast-growing team. ROLE OVERVIEWEchodyne is seeking a Sr Manufacturing Test Development Engineer to design, develop, build, and optimize manufacturing test systems and procedures that ensure product quality and production efficiency.  

This position is best suited for someone who is detail-oriented, passionate about technology, and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Working closely with design engineering, quality, IT, and production teams, the Sr Manufacturing Test Development Engineer will lead the development of new test systems used in a production environment, improve process robustness and efficiency to scale Echodyne’s manufacturing capabilities.

RESPONSIBILITIES Define radar manufacturing test requirements and test station design requirements

Design, implement, and maintain test hardware and software for the production line Support test systems throughout the full lifecycle of development, implementation, scaling, and refinement

Work with manufacturing engineers, software engineers, quality engineers, design engineers, and IT to integrate and support test systems

Plan and execute evaluations of new or updated test processes to ensure accuracy, repeatability, and compliance with requirements

Select, evaluate and integrate test instrumentation

Monitor and analyze test data to drive continuous improvement in yield, throughput, and quality

Create documentation and provide training to production staff on test procedures and tools

Work with contract manufacturer partners to create, implement, and support test processes

Optimize test strategy for efficacy, efficiency and return of investment REQUIRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE Proficiency with RF/microwave measurement methods and instruments (e.g., VNA/PNA, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, power meters), with the ability to learn and adapt to advanced RF/microwave technologies

Programming proficiency in Python (MATLAB familiarity a plus)
Ability to design and deploy complete automated test systems

Ability to interpret and apply assembly drawings, schematics, mechanical models, and technical documentation

Knowledge of computer/instrument communication protocols

Able to develop PCBA designs used in automated test systems

Experience developing test fixtures

Hands-on experience with test system acceptance procedures including repeatability and reproducibility of measurement systems

Demonstrated ability to resolve technical issues in a timely manner

Effective oral, written, and presentation communication skills DESIRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE (Looking for one or more as a complement to the core skills) Provide Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Test (DFT) input and influence during product development

Experience with Solid Works, Altium and/or other industry CAD tools

Ability to work with 3D printers for prototyping, tooling, and production support.

Experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
Proficiency in statistical techniques…