Full-Time

Air Dominance & Strike – Air Vehicle Software Lead

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Anduril

Anduril

1,001-5,000 employees

Develops autonomous systems for defense applications

Robotics & Automation
Defense

Compensation Overview

$196k - $294kAnnually

+ Equity Grants

Senior, Expert

Newport Beach, CA, USA

US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
Avionics
Aerospace Engineering
Required Skills
C/C++

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Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • 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 aviation concepts and aircraft design principles.
  • A desire to work on critical software that has a real-world impact
  • Must have an active top secret security clearance.
Responsibilities
  • 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.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience working in airgapped 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.

Anduril Industries develops advanced autonomous systems for military and security purposes, focusing on providing solutions to government and commercial clients, particularly in the defense sector. The company's main product is the Lattice platform, a software system that integrates various autonomous vehicles for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions. This platform enables seamless operation of air, land, and sea vehicles, ensuring effective performance in challenging environments. Anduril's product range includes autonomous air systems like the Roadrunner and underwater vehicles such as the Dive LD, along with rocket motors for defense and commercial use. Unlike its competitors, Anduril emphasizes continuous innovation and integration of new technologies to maintain a leading position in defense technology. The company's goal is to enhance defense capabilities by providing integrated security solutions across multiple domains.

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$3.6B

Headquarters

Orange, California

Founded

2017

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

3%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

2%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased demand for autonomous systems in defense boosts Anduril's market potential.
  • Expansion of defense budgets in NATO countries offers more procurement opportunities.
  • Growing interest in AI-driven surveillance solutions supports Anduril's product offerings.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from companies like Palantir and SpaceX in autonomous systems.
  • Potential delays and cost overruns in Ohio manufacturing facility construction.
  • Regulatory scrutiny may limit international sales of advanced autonomous systems.

What makes Anduril unique

  • Anduril's Lattice platform integrates air, land, and sea autonomous systems seamlessly.
  • The company focuses on ISR missions with advanced autonomous air and underwater vehicles.
  • Anduril's hyperscale manufacturing facility in Ohio will enhance production capabilities significantly.

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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