Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century's most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril's family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.
ABOUT THE TEAMAnduril Intelligence Systems (AIS) is focused on positioning Anduril as a lead provider of specialized engineering and products for Intelligence Community (IC) customers. We work within the IC to understand their requirements, shape their concepts of operation, and deliver exquisite capability across their problem set. We aim to develop and deploy critically needed capabilities that address our customers' most pressing national security requirements.
ABOUT THE JOBWe are seeking a Software QA Engineer to join our rapidly growing team in Reston, Virginia. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and executing test plans, identifying software defects, and ensuring the overall quality of our products
WHAT YOU'LL DO- Develop and execute manual and automated test plans, test cases, and test scripts for software & firmware products
- Perform thorough functional, regression, and user acceptance testing with hardware-in-the-loop
- Identify, document, and track software/firmware defects
- Collaborate with developers to debug issues and verify fixes
- Contribute to continuous improvement of testing methodologies
- Create comprehensive validation plans to include clear pass/fail criteria and adherence to relevant industry standards, ensuring precise traceability from design requirements to specific test procedures.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS- 2+ years of experience in software quality assurance
- Testing in Linux and Windows environments
- Strong understanding of core networking principles and basic IP networking protocols
- Proficiency in using network analysis tools, such as Wireshark.
- Attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Experience with Git and common platforms like Gitlab, Github or Bitbucket
- Experience with bug tracking systems (e.g., JIRA, Bugzilla)
- Strong debugging, analytical and creative problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
- Aptitude for learning
- Good documentation skills
- Ability to adapt & contribute to changing priorities
- Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active secret security clearance (at a minimum)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS- Basic proficiency in Python or other coding languages
- Familiarity of automated testing frameworks such as Pytest
- Automated UI testing tools like Playwright or Selenium is a plus
- Experience validating designs intended for harsh or deployed environments (ruggedized, airborne, or space).
US Salary Range
$166,000-$220,000 USD
The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:
BenefitsAt Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you're supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.
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