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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.\nThe Test and Evaluation team at Anduril is integral to our mission, ensuring that every product meets the highest standards of performance and reliability. Our team specializes in a broad spectrum of testing activities, including developmental testing using surrogate vehicles. We are at the forefront of testing approaches, particularly in the domain of mission autonomy systems. We're seeking a motivated early-career engineer who is eager to learn and contribute to the testing and refinement of our autonomous systems.\nAs a Mission Autonomy Test & Evaluation Engineer at Anduril Industries, you will support critical testing activities that shape the future of defense technology. Your contributions will help ensure our autonomy systems empower users to execute multifaceted missions with precision and efficiency.\nWHAT YOU'LL DO\nSupport planning and execution of test events in collaboration with the broader Mission Autonomy team\nAssist in developmental and operational testing of mission autonomy capabilities using surrogate vehicles\nCollaborate with Mission Autonomy T&E team members, customers, and vendor partners to meet test objectives\nAuthor test reports and contribute to basic test plan development\nParticipate in data collection and analysis to improve system performance\nDevelop and deliver presentations to internal Mission Autonomy leadership\nIdentify problem areas and work to develop independent solutions\nREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS\nBachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, robotics, or a related technical field\n0-2 years of professional experience, with T&E experience considered a plus\nAbility to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills\nGood communication abilities with capacity to present technical information clearly\nSelf-motivated with eagerness to learn new technologies and testing methodologies\nEligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. security clearance\nPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS\nPrior experience in test and evaluation, particularly with autonomous systems\nFamiliarity with data analysis tools and techniques\nExperience with simulation tools for testing\nUnderstanding of FAA and FCC regulations\nUS Salary Range\n$88,000—$117,000 USD\nThe 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: \nBenefits\nAt Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.\nProtecting Yourself from Recruitment Scams\nAnduril is committed to maintaining the integrity of our Talent acquisition process and the security of our candidates. We've observed a rise in sophisticated phishing and fraudulent schemes where individuals impersonate Anduril representatives, luring job seekers with false interviews or job offers. These scammers often attempt to extract payment or sensitive personal information.\nTo ensure your safety and help you navigate your job search with confidence, please keep the following critical points in mind:\nNo Financial Requests: Anduril will never solicit payment or demand personal financial details (such as banking information, credit card numbers, or social security numbers) at any stage of our hiring process. Our legitimate recruitment is entirely free for candidates.\n\nPlease always verify communications:Direct from Anduril: If you receive an email from one of our recruiters, it will only come from an @anduril.com address.\nVia Agency Partner: If contacted by a recruiting agency for an Anduril role, their email will clearly identify their agency. If you suspect any suspicious activity, please verify the agency's authenticity by reaching out to . \n\nExercise Caution with Unsolicited Outreach: If you receive any communication that appears suspicious, contains grammatical errors, or makes unusual requests, do not engage. Always confirm the sender's email domain is @anduril.com before providing any personal information or clicking on links.\n\nWhat to Do If You Suspect Fraud: Should you encounter any questionable or fraudulent outreach claiming to be from Anduril, please report it immediately to . 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