As a Reliability Engineer at Anduril, you will leverage your extensive knowledge of advanced Reliability tools and methodologies to drive excellence in our Reliability programs. You will support the Systems, Hardware, & Software Engineering teams across the product development lifecycle by guiding Failure Modes & Effects Analysis, predictive analysis, qualification test planning, field performance monitoring, and root cause & corrective action activities for your product(s).

The right person for this role has knowledge of design and development with a reliability focus on unmanned aircraft systems, as well as exposure to test, analysis, manufacturing, and continuous improvement in a production environment. If you are someone who has hands-on experience throughout the new product development life cycle from concept to customer delivery, loves to build world-class Reliability processes, can work efficiently across multi-disciplinary teams, and be accountable for results, then this role is for you.

Responsibilities:

• Support and review system block diagrams, interface control documents, and schematics for compliance, redundancy, and accuracy against requirements and concept of operations.
• Lead Failure Modes & Effects Analysis efforts and collaborate with cross-functional Engineering teams to implement product improvements for Reliability.
• Perform predictive reliability analysis to calculate probability of loss of control, loss of asset, and MTTF/MTBF utilizing Anduril requirements, specifications, and relevant industry standards (i.e. MIL-HDBK-217Plus).
• Develop Qualification Test plans to ensure appropriate requirements coverage, and work with Test Engineering to fixture, instrument, and execute test campaigns.
• Develop Maintainability prediction models using MIL-HDBK-472, and support the development of Preventative Maintenance & Sparing plans.
• Perform Weibull analysis utilizing data from Qualification campaigns and from fielded assets.
• Work with Quality and Manufacturing Engineering to ensure inspection and acceptance test gates are in place and documented against requirements.
• Use data analysis techniques to highlight key problem areas for deployed products, and drive root cause analysis & corrective action implementation to closure.
• Develop and implement Reliability processes for the business to improve and streamline our Design, Manufacturing, and Deployment Operations efforts for rapid development.
• Support Development Milestone Reviews through identification of appropriate entry and exit criteria, and work with Quality Engineering to guide the hand off process to production.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years experience as a Reliability Engineer, Design/Development Engineer, or Test Engineer
• B.S. Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or equivalent technical discipline
• Experience with safety-critical hardware & software systems in the defense or aerospace industry, with a preference for experience with unmanned drone or aircraft systems
• Experience or familiarity with MIL-STD-810, MIL-HDBK-217, MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-516C, and MIL-STD-1629
• Experience setting up a Reliability Engineering framework for a product or program, including support of production testing, field testing, data acquisition, and data analysis
• Expertise in reliability analysis techniques, including FMEA/FMECA, predictive modeling, Weibull analysis, and Fault Tree Analysis
• Experience with generating qualification testing requirements and executing tests to proactively characterize product behavior and performance
• Failure investigation/analysis experience with proven track record of solving problems and preventing reoccurrence
• Design Review Experience (PDR, CDR, MRR) and confident in presentation skills across all levels of leadership
• Eligibility to obtain/maintain a U.S. Secret clearance, as required

Preferred Qualifications:

• M.S. Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or equivalent technical discipline
• Experience with DO-254, DO-178, MIL-HDBK-217Plus, MIL-HDBK-472, ARP-4754
• Experience with Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) Assessments, Manufacturing Review Board (MRB), Quality Inspection, Tooling, or Calibration
• Expertise in reliability analysis techniques, including FMEA/FMECA, predictive modeling, Weibull analysis, and Fault Tree Analysis
• Experience with risk management, change control/change management reviews, and software/firmware HITL/SITL
• Experience with HALT (Highly Accelerated Life Testing), HASS (Highly Accelerated Stress Screening), Environmental Testing, and/or Mechanical Testing
• Technical writing experience developing requirements, standards, specifications, user guides, and policies

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The successful candidate will work closely with the Business Development and Strategic Engagement teams to drive growth and achieve measurable results.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and implementing comprehensive capture strategies tailored to specific U.S. Navy opportunities
• Identifying and qualifying new business opportunities within the U.S. Navy, leveraging market analysis and customer insights
• Establishing and maintaining strong relationships with key decision-makers, stakeholders, and influencers within the U.S. Navy and associated program offices
• Leading the proposal development process in collaboration with the BD Operations team
• Conducting in-depth analyses of competitors to understand their strengths and weaknesses
• Identifying potential risks associated with capture pursuits and developing mitigation strategies
• Partnering with the Strategic Engagement team and Solutions Engineers to secure and manage opportunities across the U.S. Navy
• Representing Shield AI at conferences, trade shows, and strategic events

Required qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field
• A combined total of over 12 years of experience in military service and sales, with a focus on the U.S. Navy
• Air aviation background with a deep understanding of the government acquisition sales cycle
• Proven track record of successfully capturing and winning contracts within U.S. Navy agencies
• In-depth understanding of defense acquisition processes and the Department of Defense procurement lifecycle

Preferred qualifications include:

• Experience with Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and autonomy software
• Experience in the U.S. Navy, with established relationships within the service and associated markets
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) or equivalent graduate degree

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Your role will center around designing scalable, automated test infrastructure, validating mission-critical behaviors across simulation and real aircraft environments, and enabling rapid, safe deployment of software to flight operations. You'll partner closely with engineering, product, and flight test teams to ensure the system is testable, traceable, and always ready for mission.

This role focuses on accelerating software maturity and validation through rigorous, automated, and traceable testing practices for the VBAT platform.

Responsibilities:

• Build a world-class software and system test infrastructure for rapid software deployments
• Own end-to-end system test strategy for software-in-the-loop (SIL), hardware-in-the-loop (HIL), and vehicle-in-the-loop (VIL) environments,scaling them for continuous integration and rapid release cycles
• Design and implement mission-critical system test cases validating autonomous behaviors, requirements compliance, and operational edge cases across nominal, safety-critical, and degraded conditions
• Coordinate and execute flight test and software release campaigns, working cross-functionally with autonomy, embedded systems, flight ops, and safety engineering teams

Required qualifications:

• BS or MS in Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or related field
• 8+ years of experience in software testing, systems testing, or verification & validation for complex, safety-critical or mission-critical systems (autonomy, aerospace, defense, robotics, UAVs, etc.)
• 3+ years of experience leading teams, including some experience managing other managers
• Strong proficiency in test automation, scripting, data analysis, and test infrastructure development
• Hands-on experience building and maintaining automated test frameworks (SIL, HIL, VIL, CI/CD pipelines)
• Experience validating autonomous behaviors or distributed real-time systems
• Deep understanding of software verification methodologies, including requirements traceability, test planning, and regression testing
• Experience with hardware-in-the-loop testbeds, embedded systems, or avionics integration
• Ability to design system-level test cases including edge cases, degraded modes, and safety-critical scenarios
• Strong ability to work cross-functionally with autonomy, avionics, embedded, and flight ops teams
• Excellent communication and documentation skills, especially around test plans, procedures, and safety considerations

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience testing unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), rotorcraft, or airborne mission systems
• Knowledge of DO-178C, MIL-STD-882, STANAG, or other safety/airworthiness frameworks
• Experience with simulation tools (Gazebo, Isaac, ROS/ROS2 simulation, custom autonomy sims, etc.)
• Experience with continuous integration systems (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Buildkite, etc.)
• Knowledge of autonomy algorithms (navigation, planning, perception) sufficient to design adversarial or mission-based test scenarios
• Comfort operating in dynamic R&D environments where rapid iteration and tight feedback loops are the norm

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The successful candidate will work closely with the Business Development and Strategic Engagement teams to drive growth and achieve measurable results.

Responsibilities:

• Capture Strategy Development: Develop and implement comprehensive capture strategies tailored to specific U.S. Navy opportunities, ensuring alignment with Shield AI's 5-year strategic plan.
• Opportunity Identification: Identify and qualify new business opportunities within the U.S. Navy, leveraging market analysis and customer insights.
• Customer Engagement: Establish and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers, stakeholders, and influencers within the U.S. Navy and associated program offices.
• Proposal Oversight: Lead the proposal development process in collaboration with the BD Operations team, ensuring compliance with customer requirements and alignment with Shield AI's value propositions.
• Competitive Analysis: Conduct in-depth analyses of competitors to understand their strengths and weaknesses, enabling Shield AI to position itself advantageously.
• Risk Management: Identify potential risks associated with capture pursuits and develop mitigation strategies to address them.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with the Strategic Engagement team and Solutions Engineers to secure and manage opportunities across the U.S. Navy.
• Industry Engagement: Represent Shield AI at conferences, trade shows, and strategic events, proactively organizing and facilitating high-level interactions to promote the company's mission and capabilities.
• Stakeholder Communication: Regularly update senior leadership on capture progress, key milestones, and any issues that may impact the pursuit.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field.
• A combined total of over 12 years of experience in military service and sales, with a focus on the U.S. Navy.
• Air aviation background with a deep understanding of the government acquisition sales cycle.
• Proven track record of successfully capturing and winning contracts within U.S. Navy agencies.
• In-depth understanding of defense acquisition processes and the Department of Defense procurement lifecycle.
• Self-motivated and results-oriented, with demonstrated success in meeting and exceeding critical goals and deadlines.
• Experience owning and closing deals, with strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams in a high-pressure, deadline-driven environment.
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently for customer engagements at various locations, including internal and external sites and industry trade shows.
• Active or eligibility for a U.S. Department of Defense security clearance.

Preferences:

• Experience with Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and autonomy software.
• Experience in the U.S. Navy, with established relationships within the service and associated markets.
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) or equivalent graduate degree.

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The ideal candidate is hands-on, adaptable, comfortable working aboard ships, and capable of serving as a technical authority in forward-deployed and customer-facing environments.

Key responsibilities include:

Shipboard Installation & Integration: Installing and integrating the V-BAT UAV system on maritime platforms, ensuring installations comply with shipboard safety standards, EMI/EMC requirements, and platform-specific operational constraints.

Radio Configuration & Calibration: Configuring, calibrating, and validating communication systems, performing link testing, spectrum checks, and interference mitigation in complex maritime RF environments.

Customer & Platform Coordination: Working directly with customers, ship crews, and program stakeholders to understand ship-unique requirements and operational needs.

System Checkout & Verification: Conducting post-installation inspections, functional testing, and system verification to ensure operational readiness.

Documentation & Reporting: Documenting installation configurations, calibration data, deviations, and lessons learned.

Field Support & Troubleshooting: Diagnosing and resolving hardware, integration, and RF issues in deployed and shipboard environments.

Flight Test & System Test Support (As Needed): Supporting and assisting with flight testing activities under the System Test team during off-ship periods, as operational schedules allow.

This role requires a B.S. degree in a STEM discipline, experience with field installation, integration, or sustainment of complex electromechanical or RF systems, and hands-on experience with radios, antennas, cabling, and networking equipment.

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