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Software Engineer (Flight Software)

Software Engineer (Flight Software)

Anduril IndustriesCosta Mesa, CA, United States
7 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century's most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril's family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

About the Team

Anduril's Maritime Division has assembled a diverse team of experts in software, robotics, artificial intelligence, sensor fusion, and data analysis to create software and hardware solutions that radically evolve the capabilities of our customers. We are fielding the next generation of autonomous systems to tackle the extremely challenging industry demands of maritime operations. Anduril has brought to market a unique, ultra-long-range, full-ocean-depth underwater vessel platform and a completely refreshed maritime vehicle and flexible manufacturing architecture that scales from "small" to "extra-large" vehicle sizes. Today, Anduril is executing on billion-dollar contracts while simultaneously performing Robot-as-a-Service (RaaS) AUV operations.

We are seeking to sustain our early successes with deep investment in an expanded product portfolio. These products, including Dive-XL, Dive-LD, Copperhead, Seabed Sentry, and other unannounced systems, will deliver a coherent system-of-systems, enabling the end-to-end conduct of a variety of autonomous missions in the maritime domain. If you are passionate about solving problems that have real impact and working on systems that directly contribute to achieving national strategic priorities, we want you to join Anduril's Maritime Division and help us build the future of defense capability.

About the Job

Software Engineers contribute to the delivery of a variety of embedded and / or safety critical software integrated in to our products. This includes device management, drivers, firmware, power management, networking, and contingency management and recovery. We expect Software Engineers to demonstrate end-to-end outcome ownership of their projects, contributing as a member of a team to the rapid architecting, design, delivery, support, and evolution of next generation autonomous platforms through their entire product life-cycle.

What You'll Do

  • Design and implement trusted, safety critical Vehicle Management Systems that balance constraints, restrictions and requirements in a team 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 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
  • Travel to co-locate with end-users and / or other teams up to 20% of the time

Required Qualifications

  • 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 work holistically on software enabled capabilities through design, implementation, operation and sustainment
  • Capacity to learn and grow rapidly, building personal and team capacity, growing your skills to the standard of Senior Software Engineer
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
  • Preferred Qualifications

  • 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
  • US Salary Range

    $147,000-$195,000 USD

    The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and / or training, critical skills, and / or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including :

    Healthcare Benefits

  • US Roles : Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
  • UK & AUS Roles : We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
  • IE Roles : We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.
  • Additional 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

  • 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.
  • The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process.

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