Full-Time

Air Defense

Mission Software Engineer

Posted on 1/17/2025

Anduril

Anduril

1,001-5,000 employees

Develops autonomous systems for defense applications

Compensation Overview

$132k - $198kAnnually

+ Equity Grants

Junior

Newport Beach, CA, USA

US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
Embedded Engineering
Software QA & Testing
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Rust
Python
JavaScript
Java
Go
C/C++
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • Strong engineering background from industry or school, ideally in areas/fields such as Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics
  • 1+ years working with a variety of programming languages such as Java, Python, C++, Rust, Go, JavaScript, etc.
  • Experience building software solutions involving significant amounts of data processing and analysis
  • Ability to quickly understand and navigate complex systems and established code bases
  • A desire to work on critical software that has a real-world impact
  • Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. TS clearance
Responsibilities
  • Own the software solutions that are deployed to customers
  • Write code to improve products and scale the mission capability to more customers
  • Collaborate across multiple teams to plan, build, and test complex functionality
  • Create and analyze metrics that are leveraged for debugging and monitoring
  • Triage issues, root cause failures, and coordinate next-steps
  • Partner with end-users to turn needs into features while balancing user experience with engineering constraints
  • Travel up to 30% of time to build, test, and deploy capabilities in the real world
Desired Qualifications
  • Strong background with focus in Physics, Mathematics, and/or Motion Planning to inform modeling & simulation (M&S) and physical systems
  • Developing and testing multi-agent autonomous systems and deploying in real-world environments
  • Feature and algorithm development with an understanding of behavior trees
  • Developing software/hardware for flight systems and safety critical functionality
  • Distributed communication networks and message standards
  • Knowledge of military systems and operational tactics

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 Fury, as well as underwater vehicles such as the Dive LD, which are designed for various operational needs. Unlike many competitors, Anduril emphasizes continuous innovation and integration of new technologies to maintain its edge in the defense technology market. The company's goal is to enhance defense capabilities by providing integrated security solutions that operate 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 innovation in defense solutions.
  • Expansion of defense budgets in allied countries supports Anduril's growth.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from companies like Scale AI threatens Anduril's market share.
  • Geopolitical tensions may impact Anduril's international collaborations with Mahindra Group.
  • Financial risks arise from significant investment in the new Ohio manufacturing plant.

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%
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.

Mivalle
Feb 25th, 2025
Is Anduril the Next Big Thing in Military Tech?

The Air Force has awarded Anduril $23 million for data mesh networking, furthering their innovation in intelligence and information integration.

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