Vatn Systems · 6 hours ago
Manufacturing Test Engineer
Bristol, RI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expVatn Systems designs and builds cutting-edge Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) for undersea exploration and defense. The Senior Manufacturing Test Engineer will develop and execute test procedures, troubleshoot complex systems, and ensure product quality before deployment.
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Hiring Manager
Brendan Smith
Responsibilities
Develop test procedures on AUV subsystems and full-vehicle builds; analyze results and record findings in test records to aid in continuous improvements to our process and product
Perform root-cause analysis and troubleshoot failed systems across electrical, mechanical, and software domains
Collaborate with engineers to improve test coverage, iterate on procedures, and increase system reliability
Support bring-up and integration of new systems during production ramp and New Product Introduction (NPI)
Build and maintain test infrastructure including harnesses, racks, and environmental setups
Update and maintain test systems to improve automation, consistency, and diagnostic coverage
Troubleshoot and repair electrical and electronic assemblies down to the component level
Calibrate and maintain test equipment to ensure reliable measurements
Create and maintain documentation: test plans, user manuals, assembly instructions, and BOMs for test fixtures
Contribute to issue tracking and resolution workflows through detailed documentation and communication
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
Travel to external test sites and laboratories as required
Qualification
Required
Degree in Electrical or Software engineering or equivalent experience
8+ years of electronics testing experience in an R&D environment
Familiarity with reading electrical systems and component schematics
Familiarity with product development life cycle, reliability, and compliance testing
Familiarity with electronics test equipment such as power supplies, electronic loads, oscilloscope, function generators, data acquisition and measurement sensors
Strong root cause analysis skills
Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal and communication skills
Able to pivot quickly between tasks and prioritize simultaneous tasks in a fast-paced environment
Preferred
8+ years electronics testing experience
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
Familiarity with IPC Quality Standards, IPC-610, IPC-620, J-STD and other assembly and inspection standards
Experience with High Voltage and High Power Testing such as propulsion inverters and batteries
Experience with equipment calibration and metrology
Experience with electrical compliance testing such as EMI/EMC testing
Company
Vatn Systems
Vatn Systems designs underwater vehicles that support maritime operations through modular platforms and navigation technologies.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$73MKey Investors
Bravo Victor Venture CapitalDYNE Ventures.
2025-12-10Series A· $60M
2024-11-12Seed· $13M
Leadership Team
Dan H.
Head of Business Development
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