Staff Test and Evaluation Engineer, Intelligence Systems

Company: Tbwa Chiat/Day Inc
Location: Costa Mesa
Posted on: February 1, 2025

Job Description:

Staff Test and Evaluation Engineer, Intelligence SystemsAnduril 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.As a valued member of our team, you will play an integral role in developing and testing innovative solutions designed to address real-world challenges. A significant part of your role will involve working on our simulation platform, testing and evaluating new capabilities. This position underscores the importance of an iterative approach to our operations - design, test, field, and refine - thereby driving continuous improvement of our systems and services.WHAT YOU'LL DO

• As a Test and Evaluation (T&E) engineer, under minimal supervision, you will determine and develop various approaches to achieve T&E goals and help guide and perform the completion of test activities
• Own testing and evaluation requirements for the program(s) you are assigned
• Support execution of testing at private and government owned test ranges
• Internally deconflict test events with other Anduril programs and efforts
• Responsible for safe operation of all testing efforts in accordance with established operating procedures and practices
• Work closely with other engineers to discuss test results, collected data, and observations.
• Collect and perform initial test data analysis for the system under test.
• Document test procedures and results, providing detailed reports for engineering teams and stakeholders.
• Coordinate with government test ranges to test and evaluate systems and software.
• Coordinate with the customer and Anduril security teams to conduct testing of classified capabilities in an unclassified setting while ensuring adherence to all protocols
• Integrate Anduril's Test and Evaluation process into the program and ensure adherence throughout the life of the program.
• Collaborate with Program Management and Technical Leads to define future program support needs to ensure successful system testing and validation.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field from an accredited institution
  • Current Top Secret Security Clearance.
  • 5+ years of test engineering experience or comparable skill (i.e. military exercise planning & evaluation)
  • Experience producing customer facing test deliverables (test plans, test reports, data analysis, etc.) and demonstrated maturity to articulate deliverable to a variety of stakeholders.
  • Experience as a test conductor, test director, or similar test position
  • Experience and working knowledge of a programming language (C++, Python, MATLAB, etc)
  • Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly and solve problems across a variety of engineering areas
  • Must be able to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver results in a highly ambiguous, fast-paced environment with little to no oversight
  • Willingness to test and evaluate both software and hardware products
  • Ability to travel for program events and testing on an as needed basis.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
    • Experience with the Department of Defense and/or Intelligence Community
    • Experience working with the National Airspace System, UAS regulations, or other flight related regulations
    • Experience conducting software testing or software quality assurance
    • Experience and working knowledge of radio frequency theory and/or communication physics
    • Experience and working knowledge of various communication protocols (Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, LAN, WAN, etc.)
    • Experience utilizing a Linux Operating System (Ubuntu, Debian, etc) or using Command Line Interface with another operating systemUS Salary Range: $128,000 - $170,000 USDThe 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 Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:
      • Platinum Healthcare Benefits: For U.S. roles, we offer top tier platinum coverage (medical, dental, vision) that are 100% covered by Anduril for you and 90% covered for your dependents.
      • Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance 100% covered by Anduril, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
      • Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans.
      • 16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition.
      • Family Planning & Parenting Support: Fertility (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources to provide support from planning to parenting.
      • Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy, life coaching, and more. Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, available to you as well.
      • A professional development stipend is available to all Andurilians.
      • Daily Meals and Provisions: For many of our offices this means breakfast, lunch and fully stocked micro-kitchens.
      • Company-funded commuter benefits available based on your region.
      • Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility).
      • 401(k) retirement savings plan - both a traditional and Roth 401(k). (US roles only)Anduril is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. The Anduril team is made up of incredibly talented and unique individuals, who together are disrupting industry norms by creating new paths towards the future of defense technology. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. We actively encourage members of recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and those with disabilities to apply, and we work to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all applicants throughout the interview process. If you are someone passionate about working on problems that have a real-world impact, we'd love to hear from you!
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