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Principal Mission Software Engineer, Robotics - Air Defense

Anduril Industries is a defence technology company building AI-powered command-and-control and robotic systems to accelerate military capabilities. The Air Defense team develops networked sensors and effectors to detect, track, identify, deter, and defeat UAS threats. We are seeking a Principal Mission Software Engineer focused on robotics and mission software to design core libraries, integrate sensors, solve networking and autonomy problems, and deliver robust, fielded systems.

Skills

  • Extensive C++ or Rust development experience in Linux environments
  • Deep knowledge of Linux networking, routing, and systemd/service management
  • Systems integration across sensors, autonomy stacks, and networking
  • Experience debugging complex real-world, multi-process/multinode systems
  • Understanding of real-time constraints and time synchronization (chrony/ntp)

Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and maintain core mission libraries (frame transforms, targeting/guidance, etc.) for Air Defense autonomy
  • Own feature development and rollout across Air Defense products
  • Design and implement sensor integrations for both human and autonomous planning agents
  • Debug and resolve complex Linux networking, routing, and systemd/service issues
  • Make pragmatic engineering tradeoffs to deliver scalable, deployable mission capabilities
  • Collaborate with product, engineering, operations, and mission teams to deploy and sustain systems in operational environments

Education

  • Strong engineering background (Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or similar)
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field typically expected; advanced degree preferred

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary and equity grants
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision (US platinum healthcare plans)
  • Company-covered basic life/AD&D and long-term disability; option to purchase additional coverage
  • Generous PTO and company holiday calendar with December holiday hiatus
  • 16 weeks paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave
  • Family planning and parenting support including fertility and adoption resources
  • Mental health resources, therapy and life coaching
  • Professional development stipend
  • Daily meals and stocked micro-kitchens at many offices
  • Company-funded commuter benefits (region-dependent) and relocation assistance (role-dependent)
  • 401(k) retirement plans for US roles
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Founded in 2017, based out of Irvine, California, Anduril is a defense technology company that builds creative cost-effective products to aid those serving on the front lines of national security. By listening to the national security community, A...

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