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Anduril Industries · 11 hours ago

Senior Mission Systems Software Engineer

Costa Mesa, CA

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. They are seeking a Senior Mission Systems Software Engineer to architect, develop, deploy, and test software for a high-performance autonomous air vehicle, collaborating with various engineering disciplines to integrate complex functionalities.

AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentMilitaryNational Security

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Design and write software services for controlling payloads, sensors, and radios, which are deployed to real hardware

Integrate 3rd party hardware into the greater ecosystem of a large air vehicle

Test software-hardware integrations in both virtualized and real-world environments

Enable and collaborate with multiple teams to plan, build, and test complex functionality

Drive software requirements and specifications with cyber and safety considerations

Own and maintain parts of the software roadmap, with detailed breakdown of work and milestones tracked against broader program deliverables

Qualification

Linux systemsC++Container orchestrationPythonRustCGoZigSoftware engineeringMathematicsPhysicsDefense technologyDistributed communicationNixOS

Required

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

5+ years working on Linux systems with a variety of programming languages such as C++, C, Rust, Python, Go, or Zig (to include internship experience)

Experience deploying containerized software via orchestration tools such as Docker or Kubernetes

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

Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

Preferred

Experience working in air-gapped environments (without network connectivity) on RHEL systems

Knowledge of defense technology and tactics, especially in the air domain

Knowledge of distributed communication networks and message standards

Knowledge of Nix and NixOS

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.

US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.

UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match.

AUS Roles: Superannuation plan.