Anduril Industries
Automation Test Software Engineer, Manufacturing
About this role
Anduril is hiring a Software Engineer focused on Manufacturing to build and maintain test automation software for Sentry Tower robotic security systems. You'll develop automated test suites and diagnostic interfaces used by production floor technicians to verify hardware before shipping, ensuring defects are caught early with clear error messaging and actionable troubleshooting tools.
What you'll do
- Develop automated test suites to verify hardware functionality and performance across Sentry Tower systems
- Create user-friendly diagnostic interfaces for non-technical production floor technicians
- Implement robust error-capturing and logging mechanisms that provide actionable troubleshooting insights
- Collaborate with hardware, quality assurance, and manufacturing engineers to integrate testing tools seamlessly
- Work directly with technicians on the production floor to gather feedback and optimize tooling usability
- Continuously improve testing frameworks and diagnostic capabilities for efficiency and reliability
What they're looking for
- Test automation and hardware instrumentation
- Python programming for test and tooling development
- Rust or C++ (2+ years experience)
- Networking protocols (CAN, Ethernet)
- Hardware interfacing and diagnostic tools (Wireshark, CANoe)
- Cybersecurity principles for sensor data transmission
- Problem-solving and systems thinking
- User experience design for non-technical audiences
Benefits
- Comprehensive and competitive health and wellness benefits
- Highly competitive equity grants included in full-time offers
- Benefits available at little to no cost to employees
- Rapid feedback loop working directly with end users
- Opportunity to directly impact military defense systems
- Access to cutting-edge AI and autonomy technology
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Anduril Industries
Anduril Industries builds autonomous defense systems including underwater vehicles, unmanned aircraft, and electronic warfare platforms for the Department of Defense. The company is hiring across mechanical engineering, mission operations, software development, technical leadership, and advanced manufacturing roles to support the design, deployment, and production of these mission-critical systems.
- Website
- anduril.com
Likely interview questions
- Describe your experience building test automation or instrumentation software for hardware systems—what was the most complex verification challenge you faced?
- How would you approach designing a diagnostic interface for non-technical production technicians? Walk us through your process.