Anduril Industries, Inc.
AD&S - Senior Flight Software Engineer, Embedded C/C++
Anduril Industries, Inc., Costa Mesa, California, United States, 92626
Senior Flight Software Engineer, Embedded C/C++, Air Dominance & Strike
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.
The Flight Software team at Anduril develops flight computer vehicle software for all airborne and subsea vehicles. The right person for this role has experience in both commercial (product-focused) and public sector (defense) technical environments, and is looking to leverage their passion for avionics and flight software.
As a Senior Flight Software Engineer, you will be responsible for developing the microcontroller embedded software that powers Anduril’s aircraft while working alongside a team of engineers with diverse backgrounds and skills. Anduril has a collaborative culture with plenty of opportunities for ownership. As an early member of the team, your decisions today will have a large impact on the company now and into the future, as well as on our customers! NOTE: We have roles open at all levels for this team.
Responsibilities
Develop microcontroller software using an RTOS
Develop device drivers, protocols, and APIs for aircraft sensors
Integrate new features and sensors into flight controller software
Create SITL/HITL test fixtures
Analyze flight test results
CORE REQUIREMENTS
8+ years of experience in industry
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, etc., or equivalent experience
Direct experience with DO‑178 standards or similar certifications
Direct experience in aircraft embedded software or other safety-critical systems
Background in low-level embedded software architecture, design and development
Low-level device driver development, experience with microcontrollers and application processors
Comfortable with typical embedded systems tools, compilers, debuggers and IDEs
Familiarity with communications busses and protocols such as CAN, CANFD, ARINC‑825, ARINC‑429, MIL‑STD‑1553, UART/RS232/RS422/RS485, SPI, QSPI, I2C, Ethernet, etc.
Strong debugging skills through use of instrumentation such as oscilloscopes and protocol analyzers
Familiarity with revision control systems
Must be able to obtain and hold a U.S. security clearance
WHAT WE VALUE IN FLIGHT SOFTWARE
Bias towards delivery and iteration, to discover the right use cases to invest engineering time in
Willing to take risks and own accountability for managing those risks
Passionate about solving real-world problems, quickly
Insatiable desire to build and create
Has designed, built, delivered useful software to users multiple times – we want to hear war stories!
BENEFITS
Competitive base salary + premium benefits + equity (final salary will be based on a number of factors including level, relevant prior experience, skills and expertise)
Flexible time‑off policy and company‑wide holidays (including a winter break)
Premium health insurance options including medical, dental, vision
Retirement; 401k offering
16 weeks of paid parental leave
Family planning: fertility planning and treatment, adoption support, gestational carrier support and fertility preservation are all included
Unlimited provisions: from breakfast to dinner, our kitchen team has you covered with healthy meals and snacks at every office
Relocation assistance
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 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.
Retirement 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.
The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process.
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The Flight Software team at Anduril develops flight computer vehicle software for all airborne and subsea vehicles. The right person for this role has experience in both commercial (product-focused) and public sector (defense) technical environments, and is looking to leverage their passion for avionics and flight software.
As a Senior Flight Software Engineer, you will be responsible for developing the microcontroller embedded software that powers Anduril’s aircraft while working alongside a team of engineers with diverse backgrounds and skills. Anduril has a collaborative culture with plenty of opportunities for ownership. As an early member of the team, your decisions today will have a large impact on the company now and into the future, as well as on our customers! NOTE: We have roles open at all levels for this team.
Responsibilities
Develop microcontroller software using an RTOS
Develop device drivers, protocols, and APIs for aircraft sensors
Integrate new features and sensors into flight controller software
Create SITL/HITL test fixtures
Analyze flight test results
CORE REQUIREMENTS
8+ years of experience in industry
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, etc., or equivalent experience
Direct experience with DO‑178 standards or similar certifications
Direct experience in aircraft embedded software or other safety-critical systems
Background in low-level embedded software architecture, design and development
Low-level device driver development, experience with microcontrollers and application processors
Comfortable with typical embedded systems tools, compilers, debuggers and IDEs
Familiarity with communications busses and protocols such as CAN, CANFD, ARINC‑825, ARINC‑429, MIL‑STD‑1553, UART/RS232/RS422/RS485, SPI, QSPI, I2C, Ethernet, etc.
Strong debugging skills through use of instrumentation such as oscilloscopes and protocol analyzers
Familiarity with revision control systems
Must be able to obtain and hold a U.S. security clearance
WHAT WE VALUE IN FLIGHT SOFTWARE
Bias towards delivery and iteration, to discover the right use cases to invest engineering time in
Willing to take risks and own accountability for managing those risks
Passionate about solving real-world problems, quickly
Insatiable desire to build and create
Has designed, built, delivered useful software to users multiple times – we want to hear war stories!
BENEFITS
Competitive base salary + premium benefits + equity (final salary will be based on a number of factors including level, relevant prior experience, skills and expertise)
Flexible time‑off policy and company‑wide holidays (including a winter break)
Premium health insurance options including medical, dental, vision
Retirement; 401k offering
16 weeks of paid parental leave
Family planning: fertility planning and treatment, adoption support, gestational carrier support and fertility preservation are all included
Unlimited provisions: from breakfast to dinner, our kitchen team has you covered with healthy meals and snacks at every office
Relocation assistance
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 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.
Retirement 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.
The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process.
Interested in building your career at Anduril Industries? Get future opportunities sent straight to your email.
#J-18808-Ljbffr