Maritime Autonomy Test & Evaluation Lead

Anduril-1; Quincy (MA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 194,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a highly motivated lead maritime test engineer with emphasis on developmental testing of autonomous systems and experience performing program management responsibilities.

You will work heavily with the program leadership and cross‑department teams to help build a capable group focused on solving hard problems and changing the industry forever. The role oversees planning, coordination, execution and reporting on all facets of the test program.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution. May substitute equivalent engineering experience.
• 5+ years experience in systems engineering, integration and testing.
• 5+ years as lead test conductor/director for developmental systems on manned and/or unmanned sea‑craft - include requirements development, test planning and execution, and test reporting.
• Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly; apply them accurately; organize, schedule, and coordinate work phases; and, determine the appropriate approach at the task level or, with assistance, at the project level to provide solutions to a range of complex problems.
• Must have a complete understanding of engineering concepts, principles, codes, and theory; experience demonstrating a broad application of those concepts; and, expanding knowledge of principles, concepts, theory, and practices in related technical specialties.
• Previous expertise and working knowledge of Maritime operating rules and regulations.
• Strong computer and documentation experience, to include experience with Linux and command line interfaces as well as software debugging
• Must have excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to travel as required for test planning and execution
• Able to work extended hours as required
• Bias for action – if you see a problem, you want to solve and fix it
• Ability to immediately obtain a U.S. Top Secret-Level security clearance.
• In this role, you will be subject to pre-employment and randomized substance screening, as required by the Company.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the integration process of various subsystems, including sensors, communication systems, and autonomy software, into a complete and fully functional underwater sensor product.
• Provide technical guidance and direction to the Field Operations team, including test authority, task assignment, and event scheduling.
• Implement and maintain processes for test documentation throughout the entire development and test cycle.
• Work closely with program management and other engineering department leads to establish requirements, communicate test campaign schedule and progress, establish test campaign gates, develop milestones, and identify areas of improvement based on collected results in test.
• Collaborate with external partners or customers during integration and test phases; address stakeholder requirements and ensure successful integration of their payloads into the system as part of the overall mission lifecycle.
• Embed within a dynamic team of multidisciplinary engineers and specialists throughout the life of product design, integration, and test efforts.
• Participate in design reviews, requirements analysis, test objectives and measures, and system verification planning to ensure compliance with project goals and industry standards.
• Lead a team to conduct shore and sea-based testing at private and government-owned test ranges.
• Plan, execute, and report on lab, shore, and sea-based tests as required.
• Oversee test data collection efforts and perform initial data analysis for the system under test.
• Work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.

Job description

Anduril Industries is seeking a highly motivated lead maritime test engineer with emphasis on developmental testing of autonomous systems and experience performing program management responsibilities.

You will work heavily with the program leadership and cross‑department teams to help build a capable group focused on solving hard problems and changing the industry forever. The role oversees planning, coordination, execution and reporting on all facets of the test program.