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Ground Mission Software Engineer, Space
ClearanceJobs, Reston, Virginia, United States, 22090
Mission Software Engineer
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. Anduril's Space team is dedicated to expanding our AI-powered capabilities into the final frontier, enhancing Space Domain Awareness, Space Control, and Command and Control for U.S. military and allied partners. As a Mission Software Engineer on Space Ground Software, you will own the architecture and deployment of software solutions that support customer missions for space operations and mission management. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will develop modular capabilities to support the DoD and IC customers across the space domain. This will involve the architecture of the Space C2 system based on top of the Anduril Lattice software platform, to include infrastructure, algorithms, and integrations to support both orbital and ground systems. What You'll Do: Own the software solutions that are deployed to customers Own the development of Space C2 and Mission Management capabilities to enable delivery of end-to-end mission systems Integrate with legacy systems to unlock 21st-century capabilities Write code to improve products and scale the mission capability to different users 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 Required Qualifications: Strong engineering background from industry or school, ideally in areas/fields such as Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics Ability to quickly understand and navigate complex systems and detailed requirements Capable of solving complex technical problems with little oversight Clear communication and organizational skills including documentation and training material 3+ years working with a variety of programming languages such as Java, Python, C++, Rust, Go, JavaScript, etc. Experience with Space C2 software systems and spacecraft operations A desire to work on critical software that has a real-world impact Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Top Secret SCI security clearance Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Go, Rust, or C++ Experience with deployment tooling such as Kubernetes, OpenShift, or Helm Previous exposure to space ground hardware like sensors, radars, telescopes Previous exposure to space-related simulation and hardware integration A desire to work on critical software in the space domain Experience with existing space software standards and modular software services development US Salary Range $138,000 - $207,000 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. Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including: Platinum Healthcare Benefits: For U.S. roles, we offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you. Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance 100% covered by Anduril, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents. Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans. 16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition. Family Planning & Parenting Support: Fertility (eg, IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources to provide support from planning to parenting. Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy, life coaching, and more. Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, available to you as well. A professional development stipend is available to all Andurilians. Daily Meals and Provisions: For many of our offices this means breakfast, lunch and fully stocked micro-kitchens. Company-funded commuter benefits available based on your region. Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility). 401(k) retirement savings plan - both a traditional and Roth 401(k). (US roles only) Anduril is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law.
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. Anduril's Space team is dedicated to expanding our AI-powered capabilities into the final frontier, enhancing Space Domain Awareness, Space Control, and Command and Control for U.S. military and allied partners. As a Mission Software Engineer on Space Ground Software, you will own the architecture and deployment of software solutions that support customer missions for space operations and mission management. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will develop modular capabilities to support the DoD and IC customers across the space domain. This will involve the architecture of the Space C2 system based on top of the Anduril Lattice software platform, to include infrastructure, algorithms, and integrations to support both orbital and ground systems. What You'll Do: Own the software solutions that are deployed to customers Own the development of Space C2 and Mission Management capabilities to enable delivery of end-to-end mission systems Integrate with legacy systems to unlock 21st-century capabilities Write code to improve products and scale the mission capability to different users 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 Required Qualifications: Strong engineering background from industry or school, ideally in areas/fields such as Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics Ability to quickly understand and navigate complex systems and detailed requirements Capable of solving complex technical problems with little oversight Clear communication and organizational skills including documentation and training material 3+ years working with a variety of programming languages such as Java, Python, C++, Rust, Go, JavaScript, etc. Experience with Space C2 software systems and spacecraft operations A desire to work on critical software that has a real-world impact Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Top Secret SCI security clearance Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Go, Rust, or C++ Experience with deployment tooling such as Kubernetes, OpenShift, or Helm Previous exposure to space ground hardware like sensors, radars, telescopes Previous exposure to space-related simulation and hardware integration A desire to work on critical software in the space domain Experience with existing space software standards and modular software services development US Salary Range $138,000 - $207,000 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. Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including: Platinum Healthcare Benefits: For U.S. roles, we offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you. Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance 100% covered by Anduril, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents. Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans. 16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition. Family Planning & Parenting Support: Fertility (eg, IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources to provide support from planning to parenting. Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy, life coaching, and more. Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, available to you as well. A professional development stipend is available to all Andurilians. Daily Meals and Provisions: For many of our offices this means breakfast, lunch and fully stocked micro-kitchens. Company-funded commuter benefits available based on your region. Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility). 401(k) retirement savings plan - both a traditional and Roth 401(k). (US roles only) Anduril is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law.