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.
WHY WE ARE HEREWe are seeking a lead mission systems software engineer for development of a large air vehicle. Engineers in this role will primarily architect and define the software system, establishing system boundaries and interfaces that will enable modern software practices throughout a rigorous development process. They will provide oversight and technical contributions in key areas of software development, establishing a long term roadmap for key software milestones and leading the team through execution of that development plan. They will act as a subject matter expect on key areas of mission systems development and integration, presenting to customers and defending trade studies and overall system performance.
WHAT YOU'LL DO- Organize integration events, scoping key deliverables and impact to broader program.
- Establish cross discipline sprint initiatives, unblocking teams to move out on feature sets.
- Develop software for key initiatives, reducing risk and unblocking team members in areas of high technical risk.
- Drive software requirements and specifications with cyber and safety considerations.
- Own and maintain software roadmap, with detailed breakdown of work and milestones tracked against broader program deliverables.
- Author documents to fulfill specific customer requests, including white papers and reports.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS- BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or related field.
- 6+ years of experience writing production software (C or C++ preferred).
- General exposure to mission systems standards, including OMS/UCI, Link 16, and relevant government reference architectures.
- A desire to work on critical software that has a real-world impact
- Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS- Experience working in air-gapped environments (without network connectivity)
- Knowledge of defense technology and tactics, especially in the air domain
- Awareness of safety critical software development practices, including DO-178c and/or MIL-HDBK-516C.
US Salary Range
$220,000-$292,000 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.
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