Staff Test & Evaluation Engineer, C2 Systems

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.

This position is looking for a highly motivated test engineer with emphasis in developmental and operational test of Anduril’s suite of Command & Control (C2) software and hardware systems. You will work heavily with cross-functional engineering and program stakeholders to support and/or lead a team focused on solving hard problems and changing the industry forever. The role will be responsible for planning, coordination, execution and reporting on all facets of the test program.

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

• Develop and implement test strategies for Command & Control (C2) systems, ensuring alignment with design specifications and operational requirements.
• Act as lead test engineer for software and hardware systems to include Lattice, small autonomous vehicles, MENACE family of systems, and more.
• Plan and execute T&E of hardware and software with emphasis placed on resource planning, conducting subsystem, simulation, ground, and flight test, initial issue investigation, and process improvement/development.
• Track the status of test issues and observations, and work cross-functionally to establish priorities for issue resolution.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to analyze test results, identify performance trends, and recommend enhancements or corrective actions.
• Work closely with program management and other engineering departments to develop requirements, and discuss test results to include collected data and observations.
• Be directly involved in fielding business line requests and collaborating cross-functionally across software, robotics, and mechanical teams to establish timelines and achieve program goals..
• Support the Command & Control (C2) Systems product team in understanding system capabilities and limitations in various operational scenarios.
• Conduct subsystem, ground, and flight testing at private and government-owned test ranges
• Manage the use of test ranges and coordinate with external agencies to facilitate testing activities.
• Work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
• Ensure the safe operation and rigorous evaluation of all test efforts.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.
• 7+ years of experience as a lead test conductor/test director for Command & Control (C2) software and hardware systems to include 5 years of experience focusing on RF communications/tactical datalinks, developing requirements, test planning and execution, and test reporting
• Experience integrating and conducting test with various datalink architectures, networks, user interfaces, and hardware.
• Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly; apply them accurately; organize, schedule, and coordinate work phases; and, determine the appropriate approach at the task level or, with assistance, at the project level to provide solutions to a range of complex problems.
• Must have a complete understanding of engineering concepts, principles, codes, and theory; experience demonstrating a broad application of those concepts; and, expanding knowledge of principles, concepts, theory, and practices in related technical specialties.
• Previous expertise and working knowledge of the National Airspace System and UAS operating rules and regulations thereof.
• Demonstrated experience developing and executing test plans for