Full-Time

Senior Flight Software Engineer

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Anduril

Anduril

1,001-5,000 employees

Develops autonomous systems for defense applications

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++
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 autonomous systems for military and security applications, primarily serving government clients like the U.S. Department of Defense. 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. The company stands out by continuously innovating and integrating new technologies to maintain a competitive edge in the defense sector. Anduril's goal is to enhance defense capabilities by providing integrated security solutions across multiple domains.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Series G

Total Funding

$6B

Headquarters

Orange, California

Founded

2017

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased demand for autonomous systems boosts Anduril's market potential.
  • Partnerships with tech giants enhance Anduril's AI integration capabilities.
  • Expansion of defense budgets in NATO countries supports Anduril's growth.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from companies like Scale AI threatens Anduril's market share.
  • Regulatory hurdles may challenge international collaborations with Mahindra Group.
  • Political scrutiny in the UK could impact Anduril's operations and reputation.

What makes Anduril unique

  • Anduril's Lattice platform integrates autonomous systems for seamless ISR missions.
  • The company offers a diverse range of air, land, and sea autonomous vehicles.
  • Anduril's focus on AI-driven ISR capabilities sets it apart in defense technology.

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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

4%

2 year growth

5%
Military Embedded Systems
Mar 7th, 2025
Loitering munitions for Ukraine to be supplied by Anduril UK under new deal

Anduril UK, a subsidiary of the U.S.-based Anduril Industries, is expanding its presence in the UK, aligning with the government's broader defense investment strategy.

CNBC
Mar 5th, 2025
Scale AI announces multimillion-dollar defense deal, a major step in U.S. military automation

"Thunderforge" is the DOD's flagship program and will work with Anduril, Microsoft and others to develop and deploy AI agents.

AIN Online
Mar 3rd, 2025
Manufacturing and Deliveries

Its engineering team is now partnered with Anduril to develop a hybrid VTOL aircraft that could support increased payload and range for military operations.

Orange County Business Journal
Feb 27th, 2025
Anduril Leases Property at Airport Near Columbus: WSYX

Anduril also plans to spend nearly $1 billion to set up a weapons-production factory known as Arsenal-1 nearby.

ABC 6
Feb 26th, 2025
Anduril to build facility at Rickenbacker International Airport

Anduril plans to build a $900 million facility in Pickaway County that will eventually employ 4,000 people.