Air Dominance & Strike - Mission Software Engineering, Software Verification and Validation Engineer

Anduril Industries•Costa Mesa, CA

15d•$166,000 - $220,000

About The Position

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. JOB DESCRIPTION Anduril’s Air Dominance and Strike Division is seeking a Software Verification and Validation Engineer. Our software engineering teams in AD&S are integral to development of flight system solutions in all domains for our warfighters. As a critical member of our team, this role is pivotal in contributing to the evolution of the company's verification and validation processes and methodologies.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience
4+ years of experience in Software testing or related technical experience
Experience with requirements based verification and implementation of verification strategies with a strong emphasis on automated tests
Have extensive knowledge of software development, processes, and verification tools, such as C/C++, Python
Track record of architecting software test plans in the Aerospace and Defense space
In-depth knowledge of requirements management, risk based testing approaches, defect tracking, and configuration control
Strong Knowledge of Software Testing Principles And Methodologies
Experience in Software Development Life Cycle And Software Verification Techniques
Knowledge of Software Quality Assurance Tools And Techniques
Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret SCI security clearance

Nice To Haves

Experience standing up automated hardware-in-the-loop testing infrastructure
Functional knowledge of software development, verification, and validation requirements for DO-178 and MIL-HDBK-516C
Experience developing testable requirements and understanding of DO-178 and MIL-HDBK-516C verification objectives
Current eligibility at the Top Secret level preferred

Responsibilities

Lead the definition, design, and execution of product verification and validation activities throughout the product development life cycle
Implement and automate software verification tests by defining and delivering test cases written against software requirements
Analyze and simulate requirements per customer specifications or developed internal product requirements
Review use cases, requirements, and specifications for products to ensure that requirements and specifications can be verified and validated
The review also includes risk mitigations, usability, and regulatory requirements
Execute complex testing, perform in-depth statistical analysis, and interpret results independently
Ensure that testing and results are traced to requirements; activities are completed with objective evidence
Summarize results in reports with conclusions or recommendations
As a hands-on subject matter expert, lead ad hoc testing and potential failure mode analysis to characterize product designs and performance
Conduct V&V Design Reviews as specified in project plans, and in accordance with company procedure
Maintain knowledge of current regulatory requirements and standards as they pertain to the development and testing of products
Provide technical leadership to a growing team
Gain a working understanding of Anduril’s business lines and collaborate with leaders to build cohesive, end-to-end experiences for our users
Be an advocate for excellent engineering culture across the team

Benefits

Healthcare Benefits
US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.
Additional Benefits
Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.
Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.
Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.
Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development
Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.
Retirement Savings Plan
US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match.
AUS Roles: Superannuation plan.