Anduril Industries

Senior Software Engineer, Vehicle Software, V&V

Anduril Industries$191K — $253K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Eligible for U.S. Top Secret security clearance
  • Bachelor's in relevant engineering field or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years in software testing or related fields
  • Experience in automated test implementation focusing on verification strategies
  • Extensive knowledge of C/C++ and Python for software development and verification

Responsibilities

  • Lead product verification and validation throughout development
  • Automate software verification tests with defined test cases
  • Analyze requirements based on customer and internal standards
  • Review specifications for verifiability and completeness
  • Conduct complex testing and perform detailed statistical analysis
  • Summarize testing results and provide actionable recommendations
  • Lead design reviews and provide technical leadership to the team

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at low cost
  • Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance covered
  • Generous holiday and PTO policies, including a hiatus in December
  • 16 weeks of paid caregiver and wellness leave
  • Support for family planning and mental health resources
  • Professional development stipend for continuous learning
  • Company-funded commuter benefits and relocation assistance
Full Job Description
ABOUT THE TEAM

Air Dominance & Strike (AD&S) is responsible for autonomous robotics systems like the Fury unmanned fighter jet and the Barracuda family of advanced effects. The AD&S Vehicle Software team is responsible for the software running on these systems. Our senior software engineers collaborate with other engineering disciplines to develop software for vehicle control, networking, sensor integration, and telemetry. We are looking for engineers excited to build the foundational vehicle software stack that supports the wide range of AD&S initiatives, from early concept simulation to first flight to live operations to large scale fleet management.

WHAT YOU'LL DO
  • Lead the definition, design, and execution of product verification and validation activities throughout the product development life cycle
  • Implement and automate software verification tests by defining and delivering test cases written against software requirements
  • Analyze and simulate requirements per customer specifications or developed internal product requirements
  • Review use cases, requirements, and specifications for products to ensure that requirements and specifications can be verified and validated
  • The review also includes risk mitigations, usability, and regulatory requirements
  • Execute complex testing, perform in-depth statistical analysis, and interpret results independently
  • Ensure that testing and results are traced to requirements; activities are completed with objective evidence
  • Summarize results in reports with conclusions or recommendations
  • As a hands-on subject matter expert, lead ad hoc testing and potential failure mode analysis to characterize product designs and performance
  • Conduct V&V Design Reviews as specified in project plans, and in accordance with company procedure
  • Maintain knowledge of current regulatory requirements and standards as they pertain to the development and testing of products
  • Provide technical leadership to a growing team
  • Gain a working understanding of Anduril's business lines and collaborate with leaders to build cohesive, end-to-end experiences for our users
  • Be an advocate for excellent engineering culture across the team
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years of experience in Software testing or related technical experience
  • Experience with requirements based verification and implementation of verification strategies with a strong emphasis on automated tests
  • Have extensive knowledge of software development, processes, and verification tools, such as C/C++, Python
  • Track record of architecting software test plans in the Aerospace and Defense space
  • In-depth knowledge of requirements management, risk based testing approaches, defect tracking, and configuration control
  • Strong Knowledge of Software Testing Principles And Methodologies
  • Experience in Software Development Life Cycle And Software Verification Techniques
  • Knowledge of Software Quality Assurance Tools And Techniques
  • Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. TS clearance
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Experience standing up automated hardware-in-the-loop testing infrastructure
  • Functional knowledge of software development, verification, and validation requirements for DO-178 and MIL-HDBK-516C
  • Experience developing testable requirements and understanding of DO-178 and MIL-HDBK-516C verification objectives


US Salary Range

$191,000-$253,000 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:

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.

About Anduril Industries

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that develops advanced systems for the military. The company was founded in 2017 by Palmer Luckey, Trae Stephens, and Matt Grimm, and has since grown to become a major player in the defense industry. Anduril's products include autonomous drones, surveillance systems, and other advanced technologies that are designed to enhance military capabilities. The company has received significant funding from investors and has partnerships with several major defense contractors. Anduril is headquartered in Mountain View, California.
Learn more about Anduril Industries
Size
200 employees
Industry
Founded
2017

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