Anduril Industries · 17 hours ago
Senior Software Engineer, Embedded C/C++ Flight Software
Costa Mesa, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$191K/yr - $253K/yr
5+ years expAnduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. They are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design and implement real-time flight software in C/C++ for embedded systems, collaborating with various engineering teams to ensure mission-critical operations.
AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentMilitaryNational Security
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and implement real-time, safety-critical flight software in C/C++ for embedded systems within aerospace and defense platforms
Engineer highly efficient and reliable embedded software solutions, focusing on resource constraints, low-level hardware interaction, and deterministic behavior
Collaborate closely with hardware engineers, systems engineers, and aerospace specialists to integrate flight software with avionics, sensors, and control systems
Develop and execute rigorous testing methodologies, including unit, integration, and system-level testing in simulation and on actual flight hardware
Contribute to the full software development lifecycle, from requirements analysis and architecture design to coding, verification, and validation of flight-critical software
Qualification
Required
A strong academic background in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field, with a focus on embedded systems and real-time computing
Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated professional experience developing safety-critical, real-time embedded software using C or C++
Proven experience working with flight software principles, real-time operating systems (RTOS), and understanding of aerospace hardware interfaces and protocols
Proven capability to rapidly understand and contribute to complex embedded software architectures, device drivers, and low-level hardware interactions
A profound passion for building highly reliable, safety-critical flight software that directly ensures mission success and public safety
Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance
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.
Company
Anduril Industries
Anduril Industries is a defense product company that builds technology for military agencies and border surveillance.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$6.25BKey Investors
AlphaTON Capital Corp.Founders FundU.S. Department of Defense
2025-12-16Corporate Round· $30M
2025-06-05Series G· $2.5B
2025-01-07Grant· $14.3M
Leadership Team
Brian Schimpf
Co-Founder and CEO
Joseph Chen
Co-founder
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