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

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

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology.

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.

Job Description

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.

What You’ll Do

• 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
• 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

Required Qualifications

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

US Salary Range: $166,000—$220,000 USD

Healthcare Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
• We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
• 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.
• Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments, adoption, and gestational carriers.
• Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7.
• 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

• Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
• Pension plan with employer match.
• Superannuation plan.