Lead Software Engineer, Manufacturing Test

Anduril Industries

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Work type: On-site
Location: Costa Mesa, CA
Salary: $191,000–$254,000 / yr
Posted: 76 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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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TL;DR · Lead Software Engineer, Manufacturing Test

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JOB TITLE: Lead Software Engineer, Manufacturing Test The Lead Software Engineer, Manufacturing Test joins the software development team to ensure high-quality production of land, sea, and air products. This role involves developing applications for Windows and Linux desktop environments, integrating cloud data and deployment features, and generating Python automation scripts for debugging and prototyping. The engineer will champion automation to reduce operator time through parallel execution, data acquisition, and automated deployment tools. Key responsibilities include triaging issues, mentoring team members, and partnering with end-users to translate needs into features. Required technical skills include Python, Git, CI/CD, DevOps automation, and low-level code or device library integration. The role addresses complex multiplatform problems involving cloud data systems, manufacturing software, and device communication protocols like USB, SPI, I2C, CAN, RS232, RS485, and Ethernet.

Skills

Python C# WPF AWS Azure Git CI/CD DevOps SQL Server DB2 NoSQL RESTful services Linux Windows USB SPI I2C CAN RS232 RS485 Ethernet Embedded Systems

What you'll do

Develop applications for Windows and Linux desktop environments.
Integrate cloud data and deployment features while maintaining user authentication and security.
Generate Python automation scripts for debug and prototype development.
Triage issues, root cause failures, and coordinate next steps for the team.
Partner with end-users to translate requirements into features while balancing engineering constraints.
Design and deliver DevOps automation for application deployment and testing.
Develop software to systematically test products and create analytics to improve development cycles.

What we're looking for

BS or MS in CS/CE/EE or equivalent industry experience.
10+ years of relevant industry experience.
2+ years leading and/or managing a software engineering team.
Expertise in software development with Python.
Experience integrating or developing low-level code and device libraries or drivers.
Experience working in CI/CD and designing and delivering DevOps automation for app deployment and testing.
Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.

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