Sr Manufacturing Test Development Engineer

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).

• →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

• 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

• Provide Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Test (DFT) input and influence during product development
• Experience with SolidWorks, 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 and analytical problem-solving
• Ability to build collaborative relationships across teams and with external partners
• Experience using data analysis tools like Minitab or JMP

• BS in electrical, electronic, mechanical, test engineering or related technical discipline
• 10 or more years of experience in a Test Engineering role developing manufacturing test solutions