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Anduril Industries · 3 weeks ago

Senior Software Engineer (Flight Software)

Costa Mesa, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$166K/yr - $220K/yr

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company focused on enhancing military capabilities through advanced technology. The Senior Software Engineer will independently drive the delivery of embedded and safety-critical software for autonomous systems, contributing to the design, development, and support of next-generation platforms.

AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentMilitaryNational Security

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Design and implement trusted, safety critical Vehicle Management Systems that balance constraints, restrictions and requirements in a multi-stakeholder environment

Design and implement scalable vehicle sub-systems including sensor processing, state estimation, contingency management, actuation, payload interfaces, and mission systems interfaces

Contribute to the design and development of existing software components across Anduril, with the aim of developing components that are re-usable across multiple Anduril product lines

Develop real-time embedded software using an RTOS

Develop device drivers and interfaces to a variety of sensors and actuators

Create test and simulation fixtures that operate with both software-and hardware-in-the-loop

Support vehicle manufacturing and deployment

Work as a member of a multi-disciplinary engineering team, including as a mentor for Software Engineers from differing backgrounds

Travel to co-locate with end-users and/or other teams up to 20% of the time

Qualification

C programmingRTOSEmbedded systemsSafety critical softwareSensor interfacesSystems programmingTechnical ownershipDesire to learnMentoringTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Mechatronics, Computer Science, Engineering, a relevant field, or equivalent experience

Experienced and proficient at writing C

Experience with an RTOS

Familiarity with communications busses and protocols (e.g. CAN, CANFD, UART/RS232/RS422/RS485, SPI, QSPI, I2C, Ethernet, ARINC-825, ARINC-429, MIL-STD-1553, etc)

Systems programming skills including algorithms, data structures, concurrency and optimization

Capacity to act as the technical owner for a software component, including stakeholder engagement, requirements definition, roadmap management, team co-ordination, design, implementation, sustainment and evolution

Capacity to learn and grow individually, while mentoring junior team members effectively, contributing to team cohesion and capacity

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

Preferred

Experience in design and development of embedded applications in autonomous vehicle software systems

Experience with development of high assurance safety critical software applications

Experience in developing interfaces to sensors and actuators

Experience troubleshooting and analyzing remotely deployed software systems

Experience working with and testing electrical and mechanical systems

Experience with DO-178, IEC 61508, or similar certifications

Familiarity with navigation and communications systems

Experience within the product delivery lifecycle including manufacturing, system acceptance, deployment, and sustainment

Familiarity with Systems Engineering concepts

Desire to learn and grow in to other roles that require experience as a Senior Software Engineer, such as Staff Software Engineer and/or Software Engineering Manager

Desire to grow in to a Tech-Lead-Manager role, with responsibility for line management of engineers, in addition to delivery

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.

We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.

We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.

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.

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

Pension plan with employer match.

Superannuation plan.