Conduct system level testing for hardware and software readiness, developing test plans, collaborating with engineers, and analyzing performance data.
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.
The Test and Evaluation team at Anduril plays a crucial role in our mission, ensuring that every product meets the highest standards of performance and reliability. Our team conducts full system level development testing, new production acceptance testing, software validation testing and much more. This position is looking for a highly motivated senior test and evaluation engineer for the Maritime Business Unit. You will perform evaluation of hardware and software capabilities in lab and in watert test environments.
ABOUT THE JOB
The Test and Evaluation team is seeking a Senior Test and Evaluation Engineer. In this role you will conduct system level development testing and evaluate hardware and software readiness, from early test evaluations to customer deployment.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
ABOUT THE JOB
The Test and Evaluation team is seeking a Senior Test and Evaluation Engineer. In this role you will conduct system level development testing and evaluate hardware and software readiness, from early test evaluations to customer deployment.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Design and implement test plans that challenge and verify the capabilities of the various Maritime products. To include:
- Acceptance Testing - Testing for acceptability by end-users, often in a real-world environment, to validate that it meets their needs and requirements.
- System Testing - Testing the complete integrated system to verify that it meets all specified requirements.
- Integration Testing - Testing where modules are combined and tested as a group to ensure they work together properly.
- Unit Testing - Testing on individual modules or units of code to verify that each one functions correctly in isolation.
- Collaborate closely with software engineers and cross functional teams to ensure thorough validation of new software, end-to-end functionality, and bug fixes.
- Conduct Software Testing, including validation and regression tests to ensure new features align with system capabilities and mission objectives.
- Analyze data from tests to validate system performance and identify areas for improvement, iterating rapidly to refine hardware implementation and software behaviors.
- Create processes for testing system functionality and suitability of software and hardware integration efforts.
- Drive the advancement of Anduril's testing methodologies, with a focus on Group 2 UAS, to ensure robust and reliable performance in complex operational scenarios.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- A bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, robotics, or a related technical field from an accredited institution, or equivalent experience in robotics or autonomous systems testing.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in software/hardware testing, with a strong emphasis on autonomous or remotely piloted systems.
- Demonstrated ability in developing and executing SW test plans for complex systems within aggressive timelines.
- Excellent communication skills, capable of effectively articulating technical challenges and solutions to a diverse audience.
- Ability to both create and execute the testing framework to enable automated testing in HITL and SITL environments
- Willingness to work flexible hours and travel to various testing locations as required.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret-Level security clearance.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in the development, flight testing, and deployment of unmanned systems in a defense or aerospace context.
- Familiarity with software development practices and experience with programming languages used in autonomy and robotics (e.g., Python, C++, Rust).
- Experience with developing procedures and architecture around SW Testing and creating the mechanisms to autonomously execute testing and results
- Hands-on experience with hardware integration in HITL and SITL test environments
US Salary Range
$145,000—$175,000 USD
The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:
Healthcare Benefits
- US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
- UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
- IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.
Additional Benefits
- Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
- Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.
- Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.
- Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.
- Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development
- Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
- Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.
Retirement Savings Plan
- US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
- UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match.
- AUS Roles: Superannuation plan.
The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process.
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Top Skills
C++
Python
Rust
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