Software QA Engineer, Intelligence Systems

Anduril 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.ABOUT THE TEAMAnduril Intelligence Systems (AIS) is focused on positioning Anduril as a lead provider of specialized engineering and products for Intelligence Community (IC) customers. We work within the IC to understand their requirements, shape their concepts of operation, and deliver exquisite capability across their problem set. We aim to develop and deploy critically needed capabilities that address our customers’ most pressing national security requirements.ABOUT THE JOBWe are seeking a Software QA Engineer to join our rapidly growing team in Reston, Virginia. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and executing test plans, identifying software defects, and ensuring the overall quality of our productsWHAT YOU’LL DODevelop and execute manual and automated test plans, test cases, and test scripts for software & firmware productsPerform thorough functional, regression, and user acceptance testing with hardware-in-the-loopIdentify, document, and track software/firmware defectsCollaborate with developers to debug issues and verify fixesContribute to continuous improvement of testing methodologiesCreate comprehensive validation plans to include clear pass/fail criteria and adherence to relevant industry standards, ensuring precise traceability from design requirements to specific test procedures.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS2+ years of experience in software quality assuranceTesting in Linux and Windows environmentsStrong understanding of core networking principles and basic IP networking protocolsProficiency in using network analysis tools, such as Wireshark.Attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environmentExperience with Git and common platforms like Gitlab, Github or BitbucketExperience with bug tracking systems (e.g., JIRA, Bugzilla)Strong debugging, analytical and creative problem-solving skillsExcellent communication and teamwork abilitiesAptitude for learningGood documentation skillsAbility to adapt & contribute to changing prioritiesCurrently possesses and is able to maintain an active secret security clearance (at a minimum)PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSBasic proficiency in Python or other coding languagesFamiliarity of automated testing frameworks such as PytestAutomated UI testing tools like Playwright or Selenium is a plusExperience validating designs intended for harsh or deployed environments (ruggedized, airborne, or space).US Salary Range$166,000—$220,000 USDThe salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. 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