Full-Time

Principal Flight Software Engineer

Posted on 8/16/2024

Anduril

Anduril

1,001-5,000 employees

Develops autonomous systems for defense applications

Robotics & Automation
Defense

Compensation Overview

$168k - $294kAnnually

+ Equity Grants

Senior, Expert

Seattle, WA, USA

Relocation assistance available depending on role eligibility.

Category
Embedded Engineering
Flight Dynamics
Aerospace Engineering
Software Engineering
Requirements
  • BS or MS in CS/CE/EE or equivalent industry experience
  • Excellent 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

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. The company stands out by continuously innovating and integrating new technologies to maintain a competitive edge in the defense technology market. Anduril's goal is to enhance defense capabilities by providing integrated security solutions across multiple domains.

Company Stage

Series F

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

  • Growing demand for autonomous systems boosts Anduril's market opportunities.
  • Recent acquisitions expand Anduril's radar and command-and-control capabilities.
  • Potential IPO could provide capital for further expansion and R&D.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from Chinese drone companies threatens Anduril's market position.
  • US-China trade tensions may disrupt Anduril's supply chain for drone components.
  • IPO could lead to increased scrutiny and pressure from investors.

What makes Anduril unique

  • Anduril integrates advanced radar technology into its Lattice platform for enhanced capabilities.
  • The company offers a diverse range of autonomous systems for air, land, and sea.
  • Anduril's partnerships with tech firms like OpenAI boost its AI capabilities in defense.

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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

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