Full-Time

Senior Flight Software Engineer

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Anduril

Anduril

1,001-5,000 employees

Develops autonomous systems for defense applications

Robotics & Automation
Defense

Compensation Overview

$168k - $294kAnnually

+ Equity Grants

Senior

Newport Beach, CA, USA

Relocation assistance is available depending on role eligibility.

Category
Flight Dynamics
Aerospace Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
C/C++

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Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • BS or MS in CS/CE/EE or equivalent industry experience
  • Strong C coding ability for embedded systems
  • Demonstrated experience developing embedded software for autonomous flight vehicles
  • Advanced competency in real-time embedded software control systems
  • Experience integrating microcontrollers with analog and digital sensors
  • Experience developing firmware in bare-metal or RTOS environments
  • Debugging skills with JTAG, SWD, Oscilloscopes, and Logic analyzers
  • Solid understanding and application of coding best practices, board bring up and debugging
  • Solid experience with common bus protocols such as USB, SPI, I2C, CAN, ARINC-825, RS232/485, Ethernet
  • U.S. Persons status is required as this position needs to access export controlled data
Responsibilities
  • Develop low-level flight software for microcontrollers, create reusable device drivers, integrate system-level features and architect changes to support an ever-growing codebase
  • Develop hardware drivers to interface to various sensors such as Inertial Measurement Units (IMUs)
  • Contribute to hardware-in-the-loop testing to verify and validate combined software and hardware functionality
  • Quickly debug and troubleshoot issues that span the electrical, firmware, and software boundaries
  • Help select microcontrollers and peripherals and review schematics with electrical engineering team
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with flight software such as Ardupilot
  • Experience with one or more microcontroller cores (ARM, AVR, MSP430, PIC, etc.)
  • Have a bias for action. If you see a problem, you want to solve and fix it
  • Be naturally curious about the technologies and tools you use

Anduril Industries develops advanced autonomous systems for military and security applications, focusing on solutions for government and commercial clients. Its main product, the Lattice platform, integrates various air, land, and sea vehicles for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions, allowing them to operate together effectively. Anduril differentiates itself by emphasizing system integration and continuous technological innovation. The company's goal is to enhance defense capabilities by providing integrated security solutions across multiple domains.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$3.6B

Headquarters

Orange, California

Founded

2017

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased demand for autonomous systems due to geopolitical tensions boosts sales potential.
  • U.S. Department of Defense's budget increase offers more contract opportunities for Anduril.
  • Expansion in Asia-Pacific markets provides new international sales opportunities for Anduril.

What critics are saying

  • Emerging defense tech startups increase competition, threatening Anduril's market share.
  • Potential delays in Ohio facility construction could impact production timelines.
  • Reliance on a single manufacturing facility in Ohio poses operational disruption risks.

What makes Anduril unique

  • Anduril's Lattice platform integrates air, land, and sea autonomous systems seamlessly.
  • The company focuses on AI-powered surveillance systems, aligning with NATO allies' interests.
  • Anduril's diverse product lineup includes air systems, underwater vehicles, and rocket motors.

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Benefits

Full Family Health Coverage

16 Weeks Paid Leave for All Caregivers

Family Planning & Support

Incentivized Time Off

Mental Health Resources

Financial Planning

Unlimited Provisions

Professional Development

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

3%

1 year growth

1%

2 year growth

2%
NBC Miami
Feb 7th, 2025
Anduril raising $2.5B at $28B valuation

Defense-tech startup Anduril is in talks to raise up to $2.5 billion at a $28 billion valuation, doubling its August valuation. The funding round is led by Peter Thiel's Founders Fund with a $1 billion commitment. Anduril, co-founded by Palmer Luckey, aims to disrupt traditional defense contractors. The company reported 2024 revenue of about $1 billion and launched new AI-powered drones for military use.

Assembly Magazine
Jan 21st, 2025
Defense Contractor to Build Billion-Dollar Assembly Plant in Ohio

COLUMBUS, OH-Defense contractor Anduril Industries will invest nearly $1 billion to build "hyperscale" manufacturing facility in central Ohio, a project that will span more than 5 million square feet at full scale and eventually create 4,000 direct jobs.

Rebusiness Online
Jan 17th, 2025
Anduril to Build $1B Weapons Manufacturing Facility in Columbus, Ohio

Anduril expects the new Arsenal plant to create more than 4,000 direct jobs in Pickaway County and the surrounding areas, as well as 8,500 indirect jobs from suppliers, construction and other sectors.

Enterprise Review
Jan 17th, 2025
Anduril Announces $1 Billion Factory in Ohio to Produce Autonomous Systems for Military

Anduril announces $1 billion factory in ohio to produce autonomous systems for military.

Business Facilities
Jan 16th, 2025
Anduril Picks Ohio For $1B Arsenal-1 Hyperscale Manufacturing Facility

Anduril will invest nearly $1 billion into the development of the five-million-square-foot facility.

TechCrunch
Jan 16th, 2025
Anduril To Build Its Billion-Dollar Weapons Megafactory In Ohio

In BriefOn Thursday Anduril announced it is building its massive weapons factory, Arsenal-1, in Columbus, Ohio, confirming TechCrunch’s earlier reporting. In a blog post, the company said that it will invest close to $1 billion of its own money into the project and that the factory will be five million square feet. The post also claims it will bring 4,000 jobs to the area.The factory is a huge step for the defense tech startup, founded by Palmer Luckey, Trae Stephens and others, allowing it to scale production of its autonomous systems for surveillance and weapons.Part of Ohio’s appeal was the proximity to Rickenbacker Airport, where the company will have access to 12,000-foot runways, as well as ample land, as the company will have 500 acres nearby for potential expansion, it said

Fox Business
Jan 16th, 2025
Autonomous systems and weapons company Anduril announces plan to build massive manufacturing facility in Ohio

Defense manufacturing company Anduril announced plans to build a massive facility in the Buckeye State, promising that the site will be capable of swiftly pumping out products for the U.S. and allies.

The New York Times
Jan 16th, 2025
A.I. Military Start-Up Anduril Plans $1 Billion Factory in Ohio

Anduril, a technology start-up that designs autonomous systems and weapons for government agencies and the military, plans to build a $1 billion factory in Columbus, Ohio, the company said on Thursday.

Latest Nigerian News
Jan 16th, 2025
Anduril plans to build a $1B factory in Columbus, Ohio called Arsenal-1 to eventually produce tens of thousands of autonomous systems and weapons each year (New York Times)

New York Times:Anduril plans to build a $1B factory in Columbus, Ohio called Arsenal-1 to eventually produce tens of thousands of autonomous systems and weapons each yearThe company said its Columbus plant could eventually produce tens of thousands of autonomous systems and weapons each year.

WKYC
Jan 15th, 2025
Ohio partners with Anduril Industries to build manufacturing facility in Pickaway County

Ohio partners with Anduril Industries to build manufacturing facility in Pickaway County.

Inside Defense
Jan 13th, 2025
Anduril acquires Copious Imaging, eyes more M&A opportunities | InsideDefense.com

Defense technology company Anduril Industries announced today it has acquired Copious Imaging, a Massachusetts company focused on passive sensing technology to counter unmanned aerial systems.

U.S. Department of Defense
Jan 13th, 2025
Department of Defense Awards $14.3 Million to Expand Sources of Solid

The Department of Defense announced a $14.3 million award to Anduril Industries, Inc. (Anduril) in Costa Mesa, California, via Title III of the Defense Production Act.