Manufacturing Test Development Manager

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 Manufacturing Test Development Manager to manage a group of test engineers and technicians and lead the design and development of new manufacturing test solutions that will ensure all radars produced meet the required quality standards and design specifications.

RESPONSIBILITIES Manage a staff of test engineers and technicians to support the development of production test systems

Work closely with design, systems and software engineering teams to define sub-system and system level test coverage that will ensure product quality and production efficiency

Design, develop and release new manufacturing test processes and test systems including software, hardware modules and data infrastructure

Work closely with third-party test integration companies developing test solutions

Generate DFT guidelines to inform and influence new radar designs

Work with design and supplier quality engineering to enable an effective supply chain with special emphasis on RF and high speed digital PCBAs. Manage the design and execution of PCBA and other sub-assembly testing at supplier locations and internally

Proactively initiate and lead corrective action and continuous improvement projects associated with the manufacturing test processes REQUIRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCEKnowledgeable in PCBA and PCB fabrication processes for RF/High speed digital boards, including tolerances, use of micro-vias, and DFM appropriate design methodologies

Experience working with and managing contract manufacturers in the testing of PCBA/electronic assemblies. Expertise with design and fabrication of custom test systems and fixtures

Proficiency/Experience with statistical data analysis techniques to characterize test processes and drive improvement projects

Ability to learn and adapt to advanced RF microwave technology.

Experience with Radar and RF microwave measurement instruments preferred

Demonstrated ability to bring the proper resources to solve priority technical issues in a timely manner

Knowledge of computer interface protocols

Strong oral and written communication/presentations skills

Build collaborative relationships both internally and externallyDESIRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE (Looking for one or more as a complement to the core skills)

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

Previous radar testing methods and technologies

Knowledgeable in PCBA and PCB fabrication processes for RF/High speed digital boards, including tolerances, use of micro-vias, and DFM appropriate design methodologies

Experience working with and managing contract manufacturers in the testing of PCBA/electronic assemblies

Manufacturing Six Sigma Green BeltQUALIFICATIONSBS or MS in electrical, electronic, or related technical discipline5 or more years of experience in leading test engineering teams in electronics manufacturing environments5 or more years of expertise in designing and fabricating custom test systems

Echodyne’s technology is export controlled by the U.S. Government and we must evaluate an…