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Principal Software Test Engineer, Mission Autonomy

Anduril Industries

$170,000 - $215,000
Jun 13, 2025
Costa Mesa, CA, US
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Anduril Industries is seeking a Principal Test Automation Engineer to advance defense technology by ensuring the company's products meet the highest standards of performance and reliability.

Requirements

  • Programming language: Python (required), YAML and C++ or equivalent scripting language
  • Understanding of code management tools: Git (Github), circleci, Jenkins, or similar
  • Comfortable working with CI/CD, automated testing and monitoring pipelines
  • Familiarity with machine learning and AI algorithms used in autonomous decision-making (preferred)
  • Experience with test automation frameworks for complex system integration testing (preferred)
  • Acquaintance with industry and military standards related to unmanned systems and national airspace operations (preferred)
  • Experience with automated testing for high-stakes or mission-critical autonomous systems

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development of comprehensive test plans and automated testing pipelines for mission autonomy capabilities
  • 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
  • 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

Other

  • 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
  • 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
  • Advanced degree in a relevant technical or management field (preferred)
  • Direct experience in leading test events for mission autonomy systems within defense or aerospace sectors (preferred)