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Anduril Industries is a defense technology company focused on delivering advanced autonomy, AI, and sensor-fusion capabilities to the U.S. and allied militaries. The Test and Evaluation team is seeking a Senior Test & Evaluation Engineer to lead system-level flight testing and verification for the Altius Group 2/3 UAS, validating software and hardware readiness from development through customer deployment.

Skills

  • Proven experience developing and executing test plans for complex autonomous or remotely piloted systems.
  • Strong software testing skills, including validation and regression testing practices.
  • Hardware integration experience in HITL and flight test environments.
  • Data analysis skills to validate performance and drive corrective actions.
  • Familiarity with autonomy-related programming languages (e.g., Python, C++, Rust).
  • Excellent verbal and written communication to present technical findings to diverse stakeholders.
  • Ability to work in fast-paced, iterative development cycles and adapt priorities.
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret-level security clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement test plans spanning acceptance, system, integration, and unit testing focused on the Altius UAS.
  • Conduct and oversee flight test activities, including HITL benchmarks and real-world acceptance testing.
  • Collaborate closely with software, hardware, and cross-functional teams to validate new features, fixes, and end-to-end functionality.
  • Execute software validation and regression test suites to ensure alignment with mission objectives and system capabilities.
  • Collect, analyze, and interpret test data to assess performance and identify improvements; iterate rapidly with engineering teams.
  • Create and standardize processes for testing system functionality and hardware/software integration suitability.
  • Advance testing methodologies for Group 2 UAS to ensure robust performance in complex operational scenarios.
  • Support travel to test ranges and work flexible hours as required for flight operations.

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, robotics, or related technical field, or equivalent experience in robotics/autonomous systems testing.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain U.S. Secret-level security clearance.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans (US roles) with low or no employee cost
  • Company-covered life and disability insurance; income protection
  • Generous PTO and caregiver/wellness leave, including December holiday hiatus
  • Family planning and parenting support (fertility, adoption, gestational carrier coverage)
  • 24/7 mental health resources, therapy, and life coaching
  • Annual professional development reimbursement
  • Commuter benefits and relocation assistance (role dependent)
  • Retirement savings plans (401(k), Roth, and other options for US roles) and competitive equity grants
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