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Architect, Manufacturing Test

Echodyne Corp

Kirkland, WA • On-site

$149K - $224K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 11 days ago


Job description

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 an Architect, Manufacturing Test to join our fast-growing team.
ROLE OVERVIEW
As an Architect of the manufacturing test processes, you will lead the definition of the end-to-end manufacturing test strategy and test infrastructure that will ensure product quality through a comprehensive and scalable test architecture.
RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Design the manufacturing test strategy for radars focusing on product quality, data integrity and business scalability
  • Define HW and SW technical requirements to develop repeatable test processes
  • Develop test processes and methods for new radar technologies
  • Provide design for testability recommendations
  • Define the SW architecture focused on automation ensuring data integrity
  • Conduct test data analysis to monitor the performance of test processes and provide guidance to correct deviations and support root cause analyses of product failures
  • Develop manufacturing test roadmaps aligned to Echodyne's product portfolio and business goals based on state-of-the-art test technologies
  • Write technical documentation to meet the Quality requirements and create a solid knowledge base
  • Collaborate with Manufacturing, Test Engineering, Product Development Engr and other teams as needed to support testing, debugging and repair activities
REQUIRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE
  • Proven experience designing and developing manufacturing test HW and SW solutions for different product integration levels
  • Experience designing manufacturing test strategies end to end from component and board level tests to system level functional testing
  • Strong technical knowledge of test techniques and methods used in testing RF signals
  • Previous experience defining testability requirements on electronic products
  • Strong leadership and communication skills
  • Must be able to work onsite at Echodyne premises
DESIRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE
(Looking for one or more as a complement to the core skills)

  • In-depth knowledge of RF circuits and Radars
  • Previous experience leading technical teams
  • General project management skills
  • Lynux/Unix experience
  • Previous experience with manufacturing processes of radars
QUALIFICATIONS
  • PhD, M.S., B.S, C.S, or equivalent Engineering degree in a technical field
  • 10 or more years of experience in electronics manufacturing and test environments
  • Proven technical leadership driving manufacturing test projects from design to deployment

Echodyne's technology is export controlled by the U.S. Government and we must evaluate an applicant's eligibility to handle export-controlled information or obtain required Government authorizations. Therefore, we will ask you as part of the application process to identify whether you are a U.S. Citizen or green card holder, or have asylum/refugee status in the U.S.
WHAT WE OFFER
This is an exempt role.
The expected annual salary range for this role is
$149,659-$224,437 USD
If your skills generally align but not perfectly, please apply anyway. There may be another role that's a great fit for you!
We offer competitive compensation and benefits to our full-time, US-based employees, including:
  • RSU (Restricted Stock Units)
  • Generous Benefits:
    • Fully-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums for you
      • Choice of PPO or HDHP/HSA
      • Virtual Care - 98Point6
      • Employee Assistance Program
  • Mental Health coverage through Springhealth & Talkspace (Premera)
  • Travel Assistance Insurance
  • Company Paid Life Insurance
  • Company Paid Short & Long Term Disability
  • Flexible PTO (exempt) / 15 days per year (non-exempt)
  • 401(k) match
  • Pet Insurance
  • Prepaid Legal Program
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Paid Company Holidays

All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by law.

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About Echodyne

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Industry

Electrical equipment, appliance, and component manufacturing

Company size

1 - 10 Employees

Headquarters location

Bellevue, WA, US

Year founded

2014

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