Test and Evaluation Manager, Altius

Anduril Industries•Atlanta, GA

7d•$125,000 - $155,000

About The Position

The Test and Evaluation team at Anduril plays a crucial role in our mission, ensuring that every product meets the highest standards of performance and reliability. Our team conducts full system level development testing, new production acceptance testing, software validation testing and much more. This position is looking for a highly motivated test and evaluation engineering manager for the Altius UAS platform. You will perform evaluation of hardware and software capabilities in lab and flight test environment and lead a team of test engineers. The Test and Evaluation team is seeking a Test and Evaluation Engineering Manager. In this role you will lead a team of test engineers to conduct system level development testing and evaluate hardware and software readiness.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, robotics, or a related technical field from an accredited institution, or equivalent experience in robotics or autonomous systems testing.
Minimum of 6 years of experience in software/hardware testing, with a strong emphasis on autonomous or remotely piloted systems.
Minimum 2 years in a lead or mentoring role for technical teams, or significant project leadership.
Demonstrated ability in developing and executing test plans for complex systems within aggressive timelines.
Willingness to work flexible hours and travel to various testing locations up to 25% of the time
Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret-Level security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the development, flight testing, and deployment of unmanned systems in a defense or aerospace context.
Familiarity with software development practices and experience with programming languages used in autonomy and robotics (e.g., Python, C++, Rust).
Hands-on experience with hardware integration in HITL and flight test environments.

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor a team of test engineers, fostering their technical growth and ensuring adherence to best practices.
Oversee the planning and execution of complex test efforts, including task delegation and resource coordination for team members.
Collaborate closely with software engineers and cross functional teams to ensure thorough validation of new software, end-to-end functionality, and bug fixes.
Conduct Software and Surrogate platform testing, including validation and regression tests to ensure new features align with system capabilities and mission objectives.
Analyze data from tests to validate system performance and identify areas for improvement, iterating rapidly to refine hardware implementation and software behaviors.
Create processes for testing system functionality using HITL and COTS UAS platforms
Drive the advancement of Anduril's testing methodologies, with a focus on Group 2 UAS, to ensure robust and reliable performance in complex operational scenarios.
Contribute to the strategic direction of the T&E team, identifying opportunities for process improvements and advocating for advanced testing tools and methodologies.

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.