Senior Project Engineer

Anduril Industries; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 126,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Health coverage

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a Projecting Engineering professional to work across development from concept to production readiness. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to plan test events, integrate systems, and drive program execution in a fast-paced defense environment.

You will work with DoD programs, contribute to RCA initiatives, and help establish safe operational procedures while maintaining rigorous test plans and documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline with 7+ years test engineering experience.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally for planning and testing.
• Experience in software development and autonomous vehicle testing.
• Knowledge of DoD test range regulations and spectrum compliance.
• Ability to quickly understand new concepts, organize work, and coordinate complex tasks.
• Experience with agile development tools (Jira, Confluence, SharePoint, GHE, CircleCI).
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Prior experience as a test director or test conductor.
• Experience working with the DoD and familiarity with Linux/Unix OS.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on integration and testing strategies to meet project objectives.
• Coordinate all aspects of testing activities including personnel, equipment, and facilities.
• Provide oversight of test and integration efforts at system and subsystem levels.
• Communicate test plans, procedures, cards and reports clearly in writing.
• Plan test events with cross-department teams and lead successful execution.
• Participate in requirements development and design reviews with engineering teams.
• Support safety review boards and test readiness reviews.
• Lead or contribute to RCA initiatives and system documentation.

Skills

Leadership experience

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Agile development

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Tools

Jira

Confluence

SharePoint

GitHub Enterprise

CircleCI

Job description

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 ROLE

Anduril is seeking driven individuals to join our growing Test and Evaluation team. In the Projecting Engineering role, you will be heavily involved in new development and solving complex problems. You will be positioned at the intersection of a variety of critical teams that you will work with to help progress from initial concept through production ready. Your day-to-day focus will change often as you navigate a complex product development roadmap, but it should include opportunities such as developing a cross-functional strategy, system integration, planning and program execution. Anduril is a rapidly growing company, and the right person for this role should be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment with many competing priorities.

Candidates for this role should have extensive experience in autonomous systems testing and DoD developmental efforts. They should be technically inclined and able to comfortably understand core engineering design principals. The right individual needs to be excited about the prospects of working on a growing team and will be expected contribute from day one.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Collaborate on integration and testing strategies to meet project objectives.
• Facilitate and coordinate all aspects of testing activates. Including but not limited to: personnel, equipment, datalinks, test facilities, and regulatory compliance.
• Work oversight and guidance of all test and integration efforts at the system and subsystem levels
• Communicate clearly, and in writing, all facets of a test program to include test plans, test procedures, test cards and test reports.
• Work with multiple cross-department organizations to plan test events and lead the successful execution of those test events.
• Participate in requirements development and design reviews with various engineering teams
• Support safety review boards and test readiness reviews.
• Leading or contributing to RCA teams or initiatives
• Facilitation/creation of associated system documentation (system manuals, checklists, acceptance procedures, etc)
• Coordination includes project and test progress status, interfacing with program leadership, preparing and maintaining technical and tactical level schedules and plans, and managing resource constraints
• Work closely with government personnel to align project goals, facilitate communication, coordinate efforts on technical reviews and deliverables.
• Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
• Test execution responsibilities, when needed, include T&E of hardware and software with emphasis placed on resource planning, conducting stationary and dynamic vehicle testing, process improvement/development and participating in technical test reviews.
• Establish safe operational procedures and practices.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelor's degree or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and 7+ years test engineering experience.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required for planning and testing
• Previous experience in software development and autonomous vehicle testing.
• Expertise and working knowledge of DoD test range regulations, spectrum compliance, and DoD Acquisitions organizations.
• 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.
• Ability to troubleshoot in high-pressure or time-sensitive situations
• Experience in agile development software and engineering tools (Jira, Confluence, Sharepoint, GHE, Circle CI)
• Must have strong communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Prior experience as a test director, test conductor.
• Experience working with the Department of Defense (DoD).
• Familiarity with Linux/Unix OS; comfortable obtaining data from software platforms using command-line tools.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team; able to perform complex tasks in one or more engineering areas.
• Strong leadership skills, with previous experience in leading a team.
• Able to work extended hours as required.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance

US Salary Range: $126,000 — $167,000 USD

Benefits

At 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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