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Software Test Engineer – Mission Autonomy
| Company | Anduril |
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| Location | Newport Beach, CA, USA |
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| Salary | $142000 – $180000 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | Bachelor’s, Master’s |
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| Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
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Requirements
- 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.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced degree in a relevant technical or management field.
- Direct experience in leading test events for mission autonomy systems within defense or aerospace sectors.
- Familiarity with machine learning and AI algorithms used in autonomous decision-making
- Experience with test automation frameworks for complex system integration testing
- Acquaintance with industry and military standards related to unmanned systems and national airspace operations.
