Senior Software Test Engineer, Intelligence Systems

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Reston, VA
Salary
$191,000–$253,000 / yr
Posted
3 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Above market

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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 · Senior Software Test Engineer, Intelligence Systems

As a Senior Software Test Engineer (Python), Intelligence Systems, you will join the Intelligence Systems team to own the end-to-end functional testing effort for advanced networking devices and systems. You will be responsible for designing and implementing critical test cases, developing custom software utilities, and building automation frameworks to validate designs under test. Your daily work involves performing root cause analysis on failures and collaborating with engineering teams to implement corrective actions. The role requires proficiency in Python, a deep understanding of software testing principles, and core networking knowledge including IP protocols. You will utilize tools such as Pytest, OpenHTF, Selenium, Playwright, and Wireshark. This position focuses on the technical challenge of validating high-impact technology programs and hardware for use within the Intelligence Community to meet critical national security requirements.

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, rapidly evolving technology programs.
  • Develop custom software, utilities, scripts, and automation frameworks to exercise and validate designs.
  • Perform root cause analysis for test failures to diagnose issues and propose technical solutions.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to drive the implementation of corrective actions for identified defects.
  • 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 like Pytest.
  • Proven ability to interpret complex requirements and translate them into robust test cases and strategies.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
  • Must possess and be 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 like 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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