Anduril Industries, Inc.
Air Dominance & Strike - Vehicle Software - Software Engineer (Active Clearance)
Anduril Industries, Inc., Costa Mesa, California, United States, 92626
Mission Software Engineer, Vehicle Software, Active Clearance
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 real‑time, 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 (AD&S) is responsible for autonomous robotics systems like the Fury unmanned fighter jet and the Barracuda family of advanced effects. The AD&S 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 AD&S initiatives, from early concept simulation to first flight to live operations to large scale fleet management.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
Strong engineering background from industry or school, ideally in areas/fields such as Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics
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
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Strong background with focus in Physics, Mathematics, and/or Motion Planning to inform modeling & simulation (M&S) 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 $166,000 - $220,000 USD
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 resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work‑life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.
Professional Development:
Annual reimbursement for professional development.
Commuter Benefits:
Company‑funded commuter benefits based on your region.
RETIREDMENT SAVINGS PLAN
US Roles:
Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after‑tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
UK & IE Roles:
Pension plan with employer match.
AUS Roles:
Superannuation plan.
EEO STATEMENT As set forth in Anduril Industries’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.
For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self‑identification survey. Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiring process or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in a confidential file.
If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection. As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measure the effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA.
Disabled veteran:
one of the following: ...
Recently separated veteran:
any veteran during the three‑year period beginning on the date of such veteran’s discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.
Active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran:
a veteran who served on active duty during a war or in a campaign for which a campaign badge has been authorized.
Armed forces service medal veteran:
a veteran who, while serving on active duty, participated in a U.S. military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.
We also collect voluntary disability self‑identification to comply with federal contracting requirements. Participation is voluntary and your response will not affect your application.
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ABOUT THE TEAM Air Dominance & Strike (AD&S) is responsible for autonomous robotics systems like the Fury unmanned fighter jet and the Barracuda family of advanced effects. The AD&S 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 AD&S initiatives, from early concept simulation to first flight to live operations to large scale fleet management.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
Strong engineering background from industry or school, ideally in areas/fields such as Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics
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
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Strong background with focus in Physics, Mathematics, and/or Motion Planning to inform modeling & simulation (M&S) 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 $166,000 - $220,000 USD
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 resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work‑life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.
Professional Development:
Annual reimbursement for professional development.
Commuter Benefits:
Company‑funded commuter benefits based on your region.
RETIREDMENT SAVINGS PLAN
US Roles:
Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after‑tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
UK & IE Roles:
Pension plan with employer match.
AUS Roles:
Superannuation plan.
EEO STATEMENT As set forth in Anduril Industries’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.
For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self‑identification survey. Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiring process or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in a confidential file.
If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection. As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measure the effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA.
Disabled veteran:
one of the following: ...
Recently separated veteran:
any veteran during the three‑year period beginning on the date of such veteran’s discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.
Active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran:
a veteran who served on active duty during a war or in a campaign for which a campaign badge has been authorized.
Armed forces service medal veteran:
a veteran who, while serving on active duty, participated in a U.S. military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.
We also collect voluntary disability self‑identification to comply with federal contracting requirements. Participation is voluntary and your response will not affect your application.
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