Senior Manager of Testing and Manufacturing Engineering

Reference: 85347-369710Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. is a leading defense technology company specializing in uncrewed systems, satellite communications, cybersecurity, microwave electronics, missile defense, training, and combat systems. We serve U.S. and allied governments, commercial enterprises, and state and local agencies. By combining proven technologies with innovative methods, we deliver affordable, reliable solutions while reducing cost, schedule, and program risk.Micro Systems, Inc. (MSI), a division of Kratos Defense, develops, integrates, and supports high-performance uncrewed aerial systems, ground control systems, and autonomous vehicle technologies. At MSI, we value innovation, teamwork, accountability, continuous improvement, and employee development.GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:The Test Team Senior Manager provides technical and operational leadership for RF Test Technicians responsible for testing, troubleshooting, and validating complex electronic assemblies and systems. This position manages test activities in production and development environments, ensuring work is completed safely, accurately, on schedule, and in accordance with engineering, quality, and customer requirements.Additionally, the Test Team Senior Manager establishes priorities, assigns resources, monitors performance, resolves technical and production constraints, and develops team capabilities. This position works closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Program Management, and Production Control to support new product introduction, production execution, failure analysis, and on-time delivery.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:Lead, supervise, schedule, and coordinate the daily activities of RF Test Technicians.Assign personnel and equipment based on production schedules, program priorities, technician capabilities, and changing business needs.Monitor workflow, test throughput, work-in-process, first-pass yield, retest rates, backlog, and on-time completion.Provide technical leadership for the testing and troubleshooting of RF, microwave, analog, digital, and mixed-signal electronic assemblies and systems.Guide technicians through complex diagnostics, root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and verification of repairs.Ensure test results, failures, corrective actions, and product dispositions are documented accurately and remain traceable.Coordinate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Production Control, and Program Management to resolve technical, quality, resource, and schedule constraints.Support new product introduction and the transition of products from development into repeatable production.Review and interpret schematics, drawings, specifications, work instructions, test procedures, and acceptance criteria.Collaborate with Engineering to develop, validate, and improve test procedures, fixtures, equipment, software, and troubleshooting methods.Ensure required test equipment, tooling, documentation, software, and trained personnel are available to meet production needs.Analyze recurring failures and test trends and coordinate corrective or preventive actions with Engineering and Quality.Ensure testing complies with quality requirements, configuration controls, workmanship standards, ESD controls, safety procedures, and customer specifications.Oversee the availability, maintenance, repair, and calibration of test, measurement, and diagnostic equipment.Lead continuous-improvement initiatives to enhance test efficiency, product quality, equipment reliability, capacity, and cost performance.Recruit, onboard, train, coach, cross-train, and develop qualified technical personnel.Establish performance expectations, provide feedback, conduct performance evaluations, recognize strong performance, and address performance or conduct concerns.Prepare staffing, training, equipment, and capital-resource recommendations based on current and projected production requirements.Communicate department performance, risks, resource needs, and recovery plans to leadership and other stakeholders.Support technical bids and proposals by providing labor estimates, equipment needs, test strategies, risks, and schedule input.Support internal, customer, and regulatory audits related to testing, calibration, workmanship, and quality-system compliance.Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:Directly supervises RF Test Technicians, Manufacturing Engineering and may oversee other personnel temporarily assigned to support test activities. Responsibilities include work assignment, scheduling, technical direction, training, performance management, employee development, attendance management, and corrective action.BenefitsMedical, Dental & Vision Insurance CoverageLife/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance401(k) Savings PlanEmployee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)Paid Time-Off (PTO)HolidaysEducation Reimbursement