Software Systems Test Engineer Space

ABOUT THE TEAM

Andurils Space team is dedicated to expanding our AI-powered capabilities into the final frontier enhancing Space Domain Awareness Space Control and Command and Control for U.S. military and allied partners. Were developing fully integrated hardware and software systems including Lattice for Space Missions and modular payloads to address growing threats in space and ensure our Guardians maintain a decisive advantage in this contested warfighting domain.

ABOUT THE JOB

As a Software Systems Test Engineer for our Space team you will be instrumental in designing building and deploying the cutting-edge software and infrastructure that verifies the functionality and performance of our integrated space systems and flight hardware. This role focuses on creating robust extensible and automated test platforms and software intended to be used by Anduril engineers for testing at all levels of integration including unit-level testing bus testing testing technology-differentiated payloads and testing full space vehicle systems. You will be called to apply best practices in systems architecture and software development to address the complexity of modern software ecosystems ensuring test software is resilient maintainable extensible and highly automated. You will be responsible for architecting and executing software solutions for test execution data collection analysis remote monitoring and fleet-level reporting.

This role is directly tied to ongoing funded programs within Andurils Space Business Line. These programs require building and fielding resilient software-defined spacecraft systems across numerous mission threads. We work with mission partners and operators to deploy reliable and robust capabilities on operationally relevant fielding timelines to meet complex challenges across the DOD and IC.

WHAT YOULL DO

• Architect and develop cloud-based software tools for automated space system test execution data collection analysis remote monitoring and fleet-level reporting with an emphasis on extensibility and maintainability.
• Design and build automated test software platforms for use by other Anduril engineers to verify hardware modules buses payloads and full space vehicle systems.
• Develop and maintain robust test reporting systems ensuring test results are easy to investigate and providing clear logging for troubleshooting and anomaly resolution.
• Create and analyze metrics that are leveraged for debugging and monitoring of test system performance.
• Collaborate closely with mechanical electrical and systems engineers to integrate test software with satellite hardware software and firmware.
• Integrate test software across numerous teams collaboratively identifying testing requirements and defining verification and validation strategies.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong engineering background from industry or school ideally in areas/fields such as Software Engineering Computer Science or a related technical field.
• Experience in designing developing and deploying automated test software and systems architecture for complex hardware ideally in aerospace or robotics.
• Experience with cloud-based development infrastructure and data analysis tools.
• Proven ability to design for extensibility maintainability and resilience in software platforms.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python C/C or similar for developing robust test automation solutions.
• Ability to quickly understand and navigate complex systems and detailed requirements.
• Capable of solving complex technical problems with little oversight.
• Clear communication and organizational skills including writing technical documentation and training material.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Advanced expertise with Python Go Rust or C.
• Experience with deployment tooling like Kubernetes OpenShift or Helm.
• Experience developing distributed systems or microservices for test infrastructure.
• Understanding of sensors and data acquisition electronics with experience in developing software interfaces for them.
• Experience with testing/validation leveraging FlatSats Hardware-in-the-Loop (HITL) testbeds.

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 Andurils total compensation package. Additionally Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees including:

Benefits

At Anduril we invest in our people. Our comprehensive competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures youre supported in health recovery and whatever comes next.For more information Explore Our Benefits.

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