Test and Evaluation Engineer - Mission Autonomy

About this role

Anduril Industries seeks an experienced Test and Evaluation Engineer to lead testing programs for autonomous mission systems, ensuring they meet rigorous performance standards. You'll oversee developmental testing activities, design comprehensive test plans, and coordinate with cross-functional teams and government partners to validate autonomous capabilities.

What you'll do

• Lead end-to-end T&E test programs for mission autonomy projects from planning through execution
• Design and execute test plans using surrogate vehicles to validate autonomous system performance across simulated mission profiles
• Analyze test data to identify system performance gaps and recommend improvements
• Coordinate with software engineers, hardware teams, and product managers to define requirements and ensure alignment
• Manage communications with government partners and military leadership regarding test objectives and results
• Develop performance metrics and dashboards to track system capabilities

What they're looking for

• Test and evaluation program management (3+ years)
• Autonomous systems testing and validation
• Test plan development for complex systems
• Data analysis and performance metrics
• Stakeholder communication and leadership
• Cross-functional team collaboration
• Government/military customer engagement
• Python, C++, or robotics programming (preferred)

Benefits

• Competitive salary range: $113,000–$149,000 USD
• Work on cutting-edge defense autonomy technology
• Opportunity to lead multiple test projects
• Mentorship and leadership development
• Flexible work arrangements with travel to test locations