Software Test Engineer, Space

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Costa Mesa, CA
120K-180K Annually
Entry level
Aerospace • Artificial Intelligence • Hardware • Robotics • Security • Software • Defense
Transforming US & allied military capabilities with advanced technology.
The Role
The Software Test Engineer will integrate and test ground and orbital software applications, develop test tools for performance evaluation, collaborate with teams to enhance software capabilities, ensure DevSecOps and CI/CD pipelines, and support testing and operational schedules for spacecraft systems.
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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.

WHY WE’RE HERE
We are looking for a Software Test Engineer to join our Space team.

As a Test Mission Software Engineer for our Space team, you will be responsible for integrating and testing the various ground and orbital software applications into software in the loop (SITL), hardware in the loop and various FlatSat test environments. You will become familiar with Anduril’s ground software enterprise and orbital flight software system and provide necessary test infrastructure to manage configuration, telemetry and ensure seamless data flow. The Test Software team will work closely with related teams, such as the spacecraft design, GNC, satellite mission operations, ground, and flight software, etc., to help improve both the ground and satellite-based capabilities and be responsible for ensuring appropriate DevSecOps across the Anduril space team’s suite of software development.

This role is tied to ongoing, funded programs within Anduril’s Space Business Line. The programs require building and fielding a resilient, software-defined ground and satellite systems across numerous mission threads. We work with mission partners and customers to deploy reliable and robust capabilities on operationally-relevant fielding timelines to meet complex challenges across the DOD and IC.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

  • Own the development and implementation of software test tools to evaluate performance and reliability
  • Conduct software test and validation across numerous test beds to included digital simulation, software in the loop, hardware in the loop, FlatSat and full ground and orbital systems
  • Integrate with legacy systems to unlock 21st-century capabilities.
  • Collaborate across multiple teams to plan, build, and test complex functionality.
  • Ensure appropriate DevSecOps for Anduril Space software development in coordination with mission assurance teams.
  • Ensure established CI/CD pipelines to foster collaborative software development and test.
  • Create and analyze metrics that are leveraged for debugging and monitoring.
  • Triage issues, root cause failures, and coordinate next-steps.
  • Coordinate with end-users, other operators and customers to turn needs into features while balancing user experience with engineering constraints.
  • Support challenging schedules during ground testing, launch windows and on-orbit operations of the spacecraft systems.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Strong engineering background from industry or school, ideally in areas/fields such as Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, or other engineering degree.
  • Experience conducting software testing for high reliability and uptime systems requirements.
  • Ability to quickly understand and navigate complex systems and detailed requirements.
  • Capable of solving complex technical problems with little oversight.
  • Clear communication and organizational skills including documentation and training material.
  • Must be eligible to obtain and hold and US DoD security clearance (Secret, Top Secret, TS with SCI).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience with Python, Go, Rust, C++, Matlab and/or Linux systems
  • A desire to work on critical software in the space domain.
  • Experience with testing/validation leveraging FlatSats, Hardware-in-the-Loop testbeds
  • Deep understanding of cloud computing concepts, web services and/or embedded software systems

BENEFITS 

  • Platinum Benefits: We offer top tier platinum coverage (medical, dental, vision, life) and cover 100 percent of the premiums for you.
  • 16 Weeks paid parental leave for all caregivers
  • Family planning: We’re proud to offer comprehensive family planning support. Fertility planning and treatment, adoption support, gestational carrier support and fertility preservation are all included.
  • Unlimited Provisions: From breakfast to dinner, our kitchen team has you covered with healthy meals and snacks at every office.
  • Commuter benefits depending on region
  • Relocation assistance
  • Unlimited and Incentivized Time Off


US Salary Range

$120,000$180,000 USD

 

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 top tier platinum coverage (medical, dental, vision) that are 100% covered by Anduril for you and 90% covered for your dependents.
    • 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!

To view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/.

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