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About Anduril Industries
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that builds advanced hardware and software systems for national security, including autonomous drones, surveillance systems, and the Lattice AI command platform.
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As the Director of Test, you will lead the Group 5 Mission Autonomy test organization, overseeing the evaluation of the autonomy software stack across SITL, HITL, and Flight environments. You will manage project test leads and engineers to execute programs for all Group 5 MA products while coordinating resources between internal and external stakeholders. Your daily responsibilities include managing test planning processes, data analysis, artifact production, and developing mission scenarios and procedures. The role requires expertise in developmental and operational testing, systems engineering, and software verification. Candidates must possess a STEM degree, an active Top Secret clearance, and experience with autonomous systems or unmanned aerial systems. You will leverage your technical knowledge to evaluate autonomous system behavior and manage complex test programs involving multi-party coordination and high-stakes decision-making within the defense technology sector.