Software Systems Test Engineer, Space

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
Salary
$166,000–$220,000 / yr
Posted
today

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This role $193k
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This role pays more than 79% of similar roles. Most pay $135,000–$193,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $193k versus about $164k for comparable roles.

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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 1882 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $146,000–$194,000 across 1696 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Software Systems Test Engineer, Space

As a Software Systems Test Engineer for Anduril’s Space team, you will design and develop cloud-based software tools to automate test execution, data collection, analysis, remote monitoring, and fleet-level reporting for complex space systems. Your daily tasks include architecting automated test platforms, collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate test software with satellite hardware, and maintaining robust test reporting systems. You should have experience in designing and deploying automated test software for aerospace or robotics, proficiency in Python, C/C++, and knowledge of cloud-based development tools like Kubernetes. This role requires a strong engineering background and the ability to work on highly complex software ecosystems, ensuring that your solutions are resilient and maintainable.

What you'll do

  • Design and develop cloud-based software tools for automated space system test execution.
  • Build automated test platforms to verify hardware modules, buses, payloads, and full vehicle systems.
  • Develop robust test reporting systems for easy investigation of test results.
  • Create metrics for debugging and monitoring test system performance.
  • Collaborate with engineers to integrate test software with satellite hardware and firmware.
  • Architect and execute software solutions for remote monitoring and fleet-level reporting.

What we're looking for

  • Strong background in software engineering, computer science, or related technical field.
  • Experience designing and deploying automated test systems for complex hardware.
  • Proficiency in Python, C/C++, or similar languages for developing robust test automation.
  • Expertise in cloud-based development, infrastructure, and data analysis tools.
  • Ability to design extensible, maintainable, and resilient software platforms.
  • Clear communication skills with the ability to write technical documentation.
  • Active Secret security clearance required.

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