Full-Time
Principal Software Engineer
Vehicle Management System
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Anduril
1,001-5,000 employees
Develops autonomous systems for defense applications
Compensation Overview
$196k - $294k/yr
Senior, Expert
Quincy, MA, USA
US Top Secret Clearance Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Robotics, Mechatronics, Computer Science, Engineering, a relevant field, or equivalent experience.
- Experienced and proficient at writing C.
- Experience with an RTOS.
- Familiarity with communications busses and protocols (e.g. CAN, CANFD, UART/RS232/RS422/RS485, SPI, QSPI, I2C, Ethernet, ARINC-825, ARINC-429, MIL-STD-1553, etc).
- Systems programming skills including algorithms, data structures, concurrency and optimization.
- Capacity to learn and grow individually, while mentoring junior team members effectively, contributing to team cohesion and capacity.
- Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.
- Design and implement trusted, safety critical Vehicle Management Systems that balance constraints, restrictions and requirements in a multi-stakeholder environment.
- Design and implement scalable vehicle sub-systems including sensor processing, state estimation, contingency management, actuation, payload interfaces, and mission systems interfaces.
- Develop real-time embedded software using an RTOS.
- Develop device drivers and interfaces to a variety of sensors and actuators.
- Create test and simulation fixtures that operate with both software-and hardware-in-the-loop.
- Support vehicle manufacturing and deployment.
- Travel up to 5% of time to build, test, and deploy capabilities in the real world.
- Experience in design and development of embedded applications in autonomous vehicle software systems.
- Experience with development of high assurance safety critical software applications.
- Experience in developing interfaces to sensors and actuators.
- Experience troubleshooting and analyzing remotely deployed software systems.
- Experience working with and testing electrical and mechanical systems.
- Experience with DO-178, IEC 61508, or similar certifications.
- Familiarity with navigation and communications systems.
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—air, land, and sea—designed for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions. This platform enables these systems to operate together effectively, ensuring persistent awareness in challenging environments. Anduril's product range includes autonomous air systems like the Roadrunner and Ghost, as well as underwater vehicles like the Dive LD, which are used for various inspection and survey tasks. Unlike many competitors, Anduril emphasizes the integration of its systems and continuous technological updates to maintain a competitive edge. 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
Series G
Total Funding
$6.2B
Headquarters
Orange, California
Founded
2017
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Collaboration with General Atomics could boost Anduril's market share in military drones.
- The Menace T system expands Anduril's rapid deployment solutions in remote areas.
- Potential partnership with OpenAI may enhance Anduril's AI-driven defense solutions.
What critics are saying
- Meta's recruitment of Pentagon officials poses a competitive threat to Anduril.
- Regulatory hurdles may delay the integration of Klas into Anduril's operations.
- Development of cheaper CCA drones by competitors could undercut Anduril's pricing strategy.
What makes Anduril unique
- Anduril's Lattice platform integrates autonomous systems for seamless operation in dynamic environments.
- The company offers a diverse range of autonomous air, land, and sea vehicles.
- Anduril's acquisition of Klas enhances its tactical communication capabilities in harsh conditions.
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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
6 month growth
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Alongside the acquisition news, Anduril introduced a new offering named Menace T, a portable system designed to deliver fast, on site computing and network connectivity in harsh and remote settings, all in a package small enough for one person to carry and deploy within minutes.
Anduril's logo on display at the Defence and Aerospace Expo and Congress in March.
Anduril Industries, the defense startup known for building AI-driven battlefield systems, is acquiring Ireland-based Klas to strengthen its autonomous warfare capabilities. Anduril announced Monday that it has signed a deal to acquire Klas, a company that makes rugged communications gear used by military forces worldwide.The terms of the deal weren‚Äôt disclosed, and it still needs regulatory approval. But the aim is clear: Anduril wants to beef up its autonomous warfare capabilities by combining its software with Klas‚Äôs field-ready hardware.In a news release on its site, the Peter Thiel-backed tech startup said:“Anduril Industries today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Klas, a global leader in edge computing and tactical communications. The acquisition, pending regulatory approval, brings Klas‚Äô rugged hardware into Anduril’s portfolio of autonomous systems and connected warfare capabilities‚Äîdelivering faster, more resilient and seamlessly integrated solutions for operations in harsh conditions at the tactical edge.”¬†Anduril to Acquire Klas to Boost AI Battlefield Tech and Drone CommunicationsKlas isn‚Äôt some scrappy newcomer. The company has been around for over three decades and has built rugged computers and networking equipment that work in the harshest environments‚Äîplaces where there’s no power grid or cell signal. That kind of gear makes it possible for troops to stay connected and operate drones in the field.Once the deal closes, Anduril plans to integrate Klas’s hardware into Lattice, its central software platform that stitches together data from drones, sensors, and other unmanned systems