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Anduril Industries · 3 months ago

Senior Ground Software Engineer, Space

Costa Mesa, California, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$191K/yr - $253K/yr

5+ years exp

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company focused on transforming military capabilities with advanced technology. The Senior Ground Software Engineer will be responsible for the architecture and deployment of software solutions that support space operations and mission management, integrating legacy systems and developing modular capabilities for the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community.

AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentMilitaryNational Security

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

Responsibilities

Own the software solutions that are deployed to customers

Own the development of Space C2 and Mission Management capabilities to enable delivery of end-to-end mission systems

Integrate with legacy systems to unlock 21st-century capabilities

Write code to improve products and scale the mission capability to different users more customers

Collaborate across multiple teams to plan, build, and test complex functionality

Create and analyze metrics that are leveraged for debugging and monitoring

Triage issues, root cause failures, and coordinate next-steps

Partner with end-users to turn needs into features while balancing user experience with engineering constraints

Qualification

Space C2 software systemsProgramming languagesSoftware architectureDeployment toolingSpace-related simulationClear communicationOrganizational skillsProblem-solving

Required

Strong engineering background from industry or school, ideally in areas/fields such as Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics

Ability to quickly understand and navigate complex systems and detailed requirements

Capable of solving complex technical problems with little oversight

Clear communication and organizational skills including documentation and training material

5+ years working with a variety of programming languages such as Java, Python, C++, Rust, Go, JavaScript, etc

Experience with Space C2 software systems and spacecraft operations

A desire to work on critical software that has a real-world impact

Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

Preferred

Experience with Go, Rust, or C++

Experience with deployment tooling such as Kubernetes, OpenShift, or Helm

Previous exposure to space ground hardware like sensors, radars, telescopes

Previous exposure to space-related simulation and hardware integration

A desire to work on critical software in the space domain

Experience with existing space software standards and modular software services development

Benefits

Healthcare Benefits

Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.

Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.

Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.

Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.

Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development

Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.

Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.

Retirement Savings Plan