Senior Mission Software Engineer, Vehicle Software, C++

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years. ABOUT THE TEAM Air Dominance Strike (ADS) is responsible for autonomous robotics systems like the Fury unmanned fighter jet and the Barracuda family of advanced effects. The ADS Vehicle Software team is responsible for the software running on these systems. Our senior software engineers collaborate with other engineering disciplines to develop software for vehicle control, networking, sensor integration, and telemetry. We are looking for engineers excited to build the foundational vehicle software stack that supports the wide range of ADS initiatives, from early concept simulation to first flight to live operations to large scale fleet management. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or related field. 5+ years of production-grade C++ and/or Rust experience in a Linux development environment 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 Travel up to 30% of time to build, test, and deploy capabilities in the real world PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Strong background with focus in Physics, Mathematics, and/or Motion Planning to inform modeling simulation (MS) 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 US Salary Range $191,000 $253,000 USD The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including: Healthcare Benefits US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you. UK AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents. IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents. Additional Benefits Income Protection : Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees. Generous time off : Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs. Family Planning Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting. Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resou ... (truncated, view full listing at source)