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Anduril Industries · 1 week ago

Senior Software Engineer, Payloads, Surface Maritime

Costa Mesa, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$191K/yr - $253K/yr

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company focused on transforming military capabilities with advanced technology. As a Senior Software Engineer, Payloads, you will tackle a variety of technical challenges related to networking, autonomy, and systems integration while ensuring that Anduril products work seamlessly together to achieve critical outcomes.

AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentMilitaryNational Security

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

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

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

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 payload manufacturing and deployment

Qualification

Embedded software developmentSystems programmingC programmingRTOS experienceSensor integrationSafety critical softwareTroubleshooting remotely deployed systemsMentoring junior team membersTeam cohesionDesire for leadership roleCommunication skills

Required

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

Professional experience working as a Software Engineer with one or more domains and/or technologies of competence

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

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

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

Experience troubleshooting and analyzing remotely deployed software systems

Travel up to 30% of time to build, test, and deploy capabilities in the real world

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

Preferred

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

Experienced and proficient at writing C

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)

Experience with an RTOS

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

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

Experience working with RF systems

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.