Mission Systems Software Engineer at Anduril… · Costa Mesa

Summary: Anduril Industries is a defense technology company aiming to enhance U.S. and allied military capabilities through advanced technology. They are seeking a Mission Systems Software Engineer to develop software for the Fury, a multi-mission autonomous air vehicle, focusing on software architecture, deployment, and testing across various engineering disciplines. Responsibilities: - Design and write software services for controlling payloads, sensors, and radios, which are deployed to real hardware - Integrate 3rd party hardware into the greater ecosystem of a large air vehicle - Test software-hardware integrations in both virtualized and real-world environments - Enable and collaborate with multiple teams to plan, build, and test complex functionality - Drive software requirements and specifications with cyber and safety considerations - Own and maintain parts of the software roadmap, with detailed breakdown of work and milestones tracked against broader program deliverables Required Qualifications: - Strong engineering background from industry or school, ideally in areas/fields such as Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics - 1+ years working on Linux systems with a variety of programming languages such as C++, C, Rust, Python, Go, or Zig (to include internship experience) - Experience deploying containerized software via orchestration tools such as Docker or Kubernetes - A desire to work on critical software that has a real-world impact - Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance Preferred Qualifications: - Experience working in air-gapped environments (without network connectivity) on RHEL systems - Knowledge of defense technology and tactics, especially in the air domain - Knowledge of distributed communication networks and message standards - Knowledge of Nix and NixOS Required Skills: Linux systems, C++, C Important Skills: Rust, Python, Go, Zig, Docker, Kubernetes Nice-to-Have Skills: air-gapped environments, RHEL systems, defense technology, distributed communication networks, Nix, NixOS 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.