Mission Software Engineer, Vehicle Software, Frontend

Anduril Industries
Costa Mesa, California, United StatesPosted 15 April 2026

Job Description

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 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. WHAT YOU'LL DO Design, build, and deploy a real-time, map-based interface for displaying and interacting with sensor data and commanding physical assets Fetch and manage large streams of data while maintaining performant rendering in a low-friction user experience Build and design immersive image-viewing experiences in a web-based platform Take ownership of initial, well-scoped projects with clear objectives. Work closely with colleagues to deliver results, understanding the importance of teamwork in achieving success. 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 REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance Degree in Computer Science, Operations Research, Electrical Engineering, related technical degree, or equivalent experience Experience working on frontend applications, preferably data-intensive or map-based systems Proficiency with a programming language such as Javascript or Typescript Experience with React Broad experience in delivering functional outcomes A mindset towards innovative approaches of problem solving US Salary Range $166,000 $220,000 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 ... (truncated, view full listing at source)
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