Senior Software Engineer, Intelligence Systems

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Reston, VA
Salary
$191,000–$253,000 / yr
Posted
49 days ago
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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.

Anduril Industries currently has 901 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Senior Software Engineer, Intelligence Systems

The Senior Software Engineer (Python), Intelligence Systems joins the Intelligence Systems team to support the Intelligence Community. In this role, you will own the end-to-end functional testing effort for advanced networking devices and systems. You will design and implement critical test cases, develop custom software utilities, and build automation frameworks to validate designs under test. Key responsibilities include leading root cause analysis for test failures and collaborating with engineering teams to drive corrective actions. Required technical skills include proficiency in Python, standard software testing methodologies, core networking principles, and IP protocols. You should have experience with test automation frameworks like Pytest, OpenHTF, Selenium, and Playwright. The work involves solving national security requirements by validating hardware-in-the-loop networking designs for high-volume production and harsh deployed environments.

What does a Software Engineer earn in Virginia?

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What you'll do

  • Conduct comprehensive functional testing and validation of advanced networking devices and systems.
  • Design and implement critical test cases and strategies for high-impact technology programs.
  • Develop custom software, utilities, scripts, and automation frameworks to validate designs.
  • Lead rigorous root cause analysis for identified test failures to diagnose and resolve issues.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to drive the implementation of effective corrective actions.
  • Translate complex requirements into robust and effective test cases and strategies.

What we're looking for

  • Demonstrated proficiency in Python programming.
  • Comprehensive understanding of standard software testing principles and methodologies.
  • Strong understanding of core networking principles and basic IP networking protocols.
  • Experience with test automation frameworks and instrument control such as OpenHTF, Selenium, or Playwright.
  • Familiarity with automated testing frameworks such as Pytest.
  • Proven ability to interpret complex requirements and translate them into robust test cases and strategies.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
  • Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active secret security clearance at a minimum.
  • Experience performing Hardware-In-The-Loop (HITL) testing of networking devices (preferred).
  • Proficiency in using network analysis tools, such as Wireshark (preferred).
  • Experience working with embedded systems or devices (preferred).
  • Experience testing designs for high-volume production (preferred).
  • Experience validating designs intended for harsh or deployed environments (preferred).

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