Software Engineer (Flight Software)
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company focused on transforming military capabilities with advanced technology. The Software Engineer role involves designing and implementing safety-critical vehicle management systems and real-time embedded software for autonomous platforms, contributing to the development of innovative maritime solutions. Responsibilities 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 Skills 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 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 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 Overview Anduril Industries is a defense product company that builds technology for military agencies and border surveillance. It was founded in 2017, and is headquartered in Costa Mesa, California, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is