Job description

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. Anduril Imaging designs and builds state-of-the-art imaging systems, deployed to tackle the most significant security challenges of America and its allies. The Test and Evaluation team at Anduril is integral to our mission, ensuring that every product meets the highest standards of performance and reliability. Our team specializes in a broad spectrum of testing activities, including developmental testing using surrogate vehicles. We are at the forefront of testing approaches, particularly in the domain of complex imaging systems. As we expand, we're seeking a methodical engineer who is prepared to tackle the challenges of system testing and contribute to the iterative development and refinement of these imaging systems. WHAT YOU’LL DO Contribute to developmental testing of tactical imaging systems, both ground testing and integration into airborne based systems in a fast-paced test environment. With oversight, integrate Anduril’s Test and Evaluation process into the program and ensure adherence throughout the life of the program. With supervision, ensure safe operations of all testing efforts in accordance with established operating procedures and practices Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including software engineers, hardware engineers, and product managers, to define test requirements and ensure alignment with system capabilities and mission objectives. Support the continuous improvement of test procedures, safety protocols, and documentation standards to uphold the integrity of all test operations. With guidance, coordinate with private/government test sites to test and evaluate systems and software Analyze data from tests to validate system performance and identify areas for improvement Become a technical resource in the product(s) you are supporting REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field from an accredited institution. 0-2 years of test engineering experience, other engineer discipline experience, or comparable skill (i.e. military exercise planning & evaluation) Hands-on project experience, whether through internships, senior capstone projects, personal builds, or hobby engineering that demonstrates practical problem-solving ability No extensive test process experience required, but a willingness to learn the rigor of formal test planning, safety review boards, Flight/Test Readiness Reviews, and technical report writing is essential Ability to interpret and analyze test data using tools such as MATLAB, Python, or similar Proactively seeks solutions and takes ownership of problems rather than waiting for tasking Must be coachable and able to rapidly implement feedback from senior engineers and management Strong written and verbal communication skills for documenting test results and briefing findings Willingness to work flexible hours and on test ranges in field conditions, including remote or austere environments Flexibility to adapt to varying schedules and willingness to travel to test sites as needed. Up to 50% travel during critical phases of testing. Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret security clearance. In this role, you will be subject to pre-employment and randomized substance screening, as required by the Company. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Current Secret or Top Secret security clearance Demonstrated interest in engineering beyond the classroom — hobby projects, competition teams (AIAA, SAE, FSAE, Design-Build-Fly), or personal tinkering encouraged Direct experience in the development, testing, and deployment of autonomy or imaging systems in a defense or aerospace context. Familiarity with FAA, FCC, and other relevant regulations RC pilot experience in Groups 1 - 3 rotary and fixed wing UAVs Familiarity with software development practices and experience with programming languages used in autonomy and robotics (e.g., Python, C++, ROS). Experience with the Department of War 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: Benefits At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits . Protecting Yourself from Recruitment Scams Anduril is committed to maintaining the integrity of our Talent acquisition process and the security of our candidates. We've observed a rise in sophisticated phishing and fraudulent schemes where individuals impersonate Anduril representatives, luring job seekers with false interviews or job offers. These scammers often attempt to extract payment or sensitive personal information. To ensure your safety and help you navigate your job search with confidence, please keep the following critical points in mind: No Financial Requests: Anduril will never solicit payment or demand personal financial details (such as banking information, credit card numbers, or social security numbers) at any stage of our hiring process. Our legitimate recruitment is entirely free for candidates. Please always verify communications: Direct from Anduril: If you receive an email from one of our recruiters, it will only come from an @anduril.com address. Via Agency Partner: If contacted by a recruiting agency for an Anduril role, their email will clearly identify their agency. If you suspect any suspicious activity, please verify the agency's authenticity by reaching out to contact@anduril.com . Exercise Caution with Unsolicited Outreach: If you receive any communication that appears suspicious, contains grammatical errors, or makes unusual requests, do not engage. Always confirm the sender's email domain is @anduril.com before providing any personal information or clicking on links. What to Do If You Suspect Fraud: Should you encounter any questionable or fraudulent outreach claiming to be from Anduril, please report it immediately to contact@anduril.com . Your proactive caution is invaluable in protecting your personal information and upholding the security and trustworthiness of our recruitment efforts. Data Privacy To view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit anduril.com . By submitting your application, you consent to Anduril Industries using a third-party service provider to conduct pre-employment risk, integrity, and due diligence screening and assessing potential risks as part of your application process. This third-party service provider provides risk-intelligence services that may include analysis of sanctions and watchlists, adverse media, public-record information, and other lawful open-source or commercial data sources. This third-party service provider does not act as a consumer reporting agency. Use of this provider helps to ensure compliance with applicable laws and protect technology, intellectual property, and organizational security.

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Contribute to developmental testing of tactical imaging systems, both ground testing and integration into airborne based systems in a fast-paced test environment.
With oversight, integrate Anduril’s Test and Evaluation process into the program and ensure adherence throughout the life of the program.
With supervision, ensure safe operations of all testing efforts in accordance with established operating procedures and practices
Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including software engineers, hardware engineers, and product managers, to define test requirements and ensure alignment with system capabilities and mission objectives.
Support the continuous improvement of test procedures, safety protocols, and documentation standards to uphold the integrity of all test operations.
With guidance, coordinate with private/government test sites to test and evaluate systems and software
Analyze data from tests to validate system performance and identify areas for improvement
Become a technical resource in the product(s) you are supporting
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field from an accredited institution.
0-2 years of test engineering experience, other engineer discipline experience, or comparable skill (i.e. military exercise planning & evaluation)
Hands-on project experience, whether through internships, senior capstone projects, personal builds, or hobby engineering that demonstrates practical problem-solving ability
No extensive test process experience required, but a willingness to learn the rigor of formal test planning, safety review boards, Flight/Test Readiness Reviews, and technical report writing is essential
Ability to interpret and analyze test data using tools such as MATLAB, Python, or similar
Proactively seeks solutions and takes ownership of problems rather than waiting for tasking
Must be coachable and able to rapidly implement feedback from senior engineers and management
Strong written and verbal communication skills for documenting test results and briefing findings
Willingness to work flexible hours and on test ranges in field conditions, including remote or austere environments

Nice-to-haves

Current Secret or Top Secret security clearance
Demonstrated interest in engineering beyond the classroom — hobby projects, competition teams (AIAA, SAE, FSAE, Design-Build-Fly), or personal tinkering encouraged
Direct experience in the development, testing, and deployment of autonomy or imaging systems in a defense or aerospace context.
Familiarity with FAA, FCC, and other relevant regulations
RC pilot experience in Groups 1 - 3 rotary and fixed wing UAVs
Familiarity with software development practices and experience with programming languages used in autonomy and robotics (e.g., Python, C++, ROS).
Experience with the Department of War

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