Software Test Engineer, Anduril Industries

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, robotics, or a related technical field from an accredited institution
• Minimum of 8+ years of leadership experience in developing automating testing for high-stakes or mission-critical autonomous systems
• Comfortable working with CI/CD, automated testing and monitoring pipelines
• Programming language: Python (required), YAML and C++ or equivalent scripting language
• Understanding of code management tools: Git (Github), circleci, Jenkins, or similar
• Exceptional organizational and analytical skills, with proficiency in plotting tools, analytics, and metrics, capable of managing multiple test environments concurrently and synthesizing test data into actionable insights
• Proven experience in collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams, influencing project direction and achieving critical milestones
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, able to effectively document, report findings, and work with cross-functional audiences
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance

Desirable

• The Test and Evaluation team at Anduril is vital to our mission, ensuring our products meet the highest standards of performance and reliability
• We specialize in a wide range of testing activities, including automated testing for software validation, particularly with mission autonomy
• As we grow, we seek a detail-oriented Principal Test Automation Engineer ready to tackle the complexities of autonomous systems testing and drive the iterative development of our technologies
• In this role, you will be instrumental in advancing defense technology, enabling users to conduct complex missions with accuracy and efficiency
• Lead the development of comprehensive test plans and automated testing pipelines for mission autonomy capabilities, ensuring software validation across both air and ground testing environments
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software and hardware engineers, to define test requirements and integrate them with system capabilities and mission objectives
• Design and implement test plans that challenge and verify the capabilities of autonomous systems in a variety of simulated mission profiles
• Support all Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL) testing activities
• Document issues thoroughly and communicate findings across technical and management levels, facilitating resolution and driving improvements in testing processes
• Oversee the creation and execution of test cases for Mission Autonomy software, providing insights to developers and stakeholders throughout the testing lifecycle
• Develop and maintain automated testing systems, contributing to the establishment of reporting pipelines and updating test standards and procedures
• Work closely with test and evaluation engineers to verify software safety for flight operations and ensure successful test events
• Propose and implement enhancements to the automation infrastructure to boost the reliability and efficiency of test operations and test campaigns
• Create concise reports on testing outcomes and track issues from identification to resolution, maintaining strict confidentiality and adherence to regulations