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Reston, United States

Software QA Engineer - Intelligence Systems

Anduril Industries · Reston · United States

$166,000–$220,000 per yearQA / Test Engineer

Posted: 9/9/2026 · Last checked: 10/12/2026

Job description

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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 TEAM

Anduril 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 JOB

We 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 products

WHAT YOU’LL DO

  • Develop and execute manual and automated test plans, test cases, and test scripts for software & firmware products
  • Perform thorough functional, regression, and user acceptance testing with hardware-in-the-loop
  • Identify, document, and track software/firmware defects
  • Collaborate with developers to debug issues and verify fixes
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of testing methodologies
  • Create 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 QUALIFICATIONS

  • 2+ years of experience in software quality assurance
  • Testing in Linux and Windows environments
  • Strong understanding of core networking principles and basic IP networking protocols
  • Proficiency in using network analysis tools, such as Wireshark.
  • Attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Experience with Git and common platforms like Gitlab, Github or Bitbucket
  • Experience with bug tracking systems (e.g., JIRA, Bugzilla)
  • Strong debugging, analytical and creative problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
  • Aptitude for learning
  • Good documentation skills
  • Ability to adapt & contribute to changing priorities
  • Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active secret security clearance (at a minimum)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Basic proficiency in Python or other coding languages
  • Familiarity of automated testing frameworks such as Pytest
  • Automated UI testing tools like Playwright or Selenium is a plus
  • Experience validating designs intended for harsh or deployed environments (ruggedized, airborne, or space).

 

US Salary Range
$166,000—$220,000 USD

The 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: 

 

Benefits

At 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.

 

Protecting Yourself from Recruitment Scams

Anduril 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.

To ensure your safety and help you navigate your job search with confidence, please keep the following critical points in mind:

  • No 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.

  • Please 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.
    • Via 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 contact@anduril.com. 

  • Exercise 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.

  • What to Do If You Suspect Fraud: Should you encounter any questionable or fraudulent outreach claiming to be from Anduril, please report it immediately to contact@anduril.com. Your proactive caution is invaluable in protecting your personal information and upholding the security and trustworthiness of our recruitment efforts.

Data Privacy

To view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/. 

 

By submitting your application, you consent to Anduril Industries using a third-party service provider to conduct pre-employment risk, integrity, and due diligence screening and assessing potential risks as part of your application process. This third-party service provider provides risk-intelligence services that may include analysis of sanctions and watchlists, adverse media, public-record information, and other lawful open-source or commercial data sources. This third-party service provider does not act as a consumer reporting agency. Use of this provider helps to ensure compliance with applicable laws and protect technology, intellectual property, and organizational security.

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