Staff Test and Evaluation Engineer

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.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Test Engineer to join our maritime team. You will work closely with the program leadership and a wide spectrum of cross-departments to help build a team focused on solving hard problems and changing the industry forever. In this role you will be responsible for supporting the integration of various subsystems, leading the testing effort, and ensuring overall system performance meets the required specifications and standards. Join our dynamic team and help us build the next generation of Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) that will redefine underwater operations.

The Test and Evaluation team at Anduril works across the entire spectrum of products and business lines, as well as all flight operations and test range management. Our team conducts full system level development testing, new production acceptance testing, sub-component qualification testing and much more. In short, if it involves test, we support it. If you are interested in working in an extremely innovative and fast paced environment, where your work directly makes an impact and difference in the products that are fielded this a fantastic opportunity.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Support the integration process of various subsystems, including sensors, navigation, propulsion, communication systems, autonomy software, and power systems, into a complete and fully functional AUV
• Work within a dynamic team of multidisciplinary engineers and specialists throughout the life of product design, integration, and test efforts
• Support design and integration of AUV subsystems, components and payloads, including managing interfaces
• Responsible for the development, review, and execution of comprehensive test plans for development, integration, acceptance testing
• Build, support and maintain a test and evaluation program that may be subject to Government test & evaluation standards
• Support day-to-day test operations for our products platforms, or subassemblies, including conducting pre-mission testing, launch and recovery, vehicle tasking, and data analysis both internal and customer facing
• Responsible for setting up, collecting and refining operational metrics
• Support hands-on troubleshooting, repair, operation, and maintenance of AUVs in the field
• Author and/or review detailed operational test reports to document the step-by-step execution of internal and customer facing efforts to test and evaluate the AUV platforms and new capabilities
• Support local sea testing and operations, including multi-day offshore operations
• Support pre-mission and post-mission logistics required to successfully execute test operations
• Participate in design reviews, requirements analysis, and system verification planning to ensure compliance with project goals and industry standard
• Collaborate with external partners or customers in the integration and test phases, cataloging and addressing their requirements and ensuring successful integration of their payloads into the AUV and of the system into the overall mission lifecycle
• Support the implementation and maintain processes for maintaining configuration control, version control, documentation and overall safety throughout the entire development and test cycle, including land and sea based efforts for extended hours as required
• Ability to travel as required for test planning and execution

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A genuine interest and 5+ years experience in systems engineering, integration, and test
• Experience generating TRRs, Test Plans, Test Procedures, and Test Reports
• Familiarity with concepts of mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and control theory
• Experience in field test and operationally focused environments
• Knowledge of electronics troubleshooting and ability to use basic test equipment
• Experience with Linux and command line interfaces as well as software debugging
• Proficient in reading and understanding engineering drawings and specifications
• Extremely organized and detail-oriented
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills (effective for broad audiences)
• A sincere commitment to a positive, inclusive, and collaborative culture
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Security Clearance
• High-ownership and a bias toward action – if you see a problem, you want to solve and fix it
• Ability to travel up to 40% of your time, with potential over 40% during key test campaigns/surges

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience operating and testing complex systems in a maritime environment
• Experience integrating subsea sensors, underwater navigation, and communication system
• Demonstrated experience with subsea operational procedures and equipment
• Proficiency in data analysis tools: Python, MATLAB, R, SQL
• Experience managing a test and evaluation program
• Experience in maritime offshore operations

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:

• Platinum Healthcare Benefits: For U.S. roles, we offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
  • For UK roles, Private Medical Insurance (PMI): Anduril will cover the full cost of the insurance premium for an employee and dependents.
  • For AUS roles, Private health plan through Bupa: Coverage is fully subsidized by Anduril.
• Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance 100% covered by Anduril, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
• Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans.
• 16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition.
• Family Planning & Parenting Support: Fertility (eg, IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources to provide support from planning to parenting.
• Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy, life coaching, and more. Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, available to you as well.
• A professional development stipend is available to all Andurilians.
• Daily Meals and Provisions: For many of our offices this means breakfast, lunch and fully stocked micro-kitchens.
• Company-funded commuter benefits available based on your region.
• Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility).
• 401(k) retirement savings plan - both a traditional and Roth 401(k). (US roles only)

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.

Anduril is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. The Anduril team is made up of incredibly talented and unique individuals, who together are disrupting industry norms by creating new paths towards the future of defense technology. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. We actively encourage members of recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and those with disabilities to apply, and we work to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all applicants throughout the interview process. If you are someone passionate about working on problems that have a real-world impact, we'd love to hear from you!

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