Senior Mission Systems Software Engineer
Company: Anduril Industries
Location: Costa Mesa
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
WHY WE ARE HERE We are seeking a senior software engineer for
mission systems development of the Fury. Fury is a
high-performance, multi-mission group 5 autonomous air vehicle
(AAV) enabling trusted and collaborative autonomy for the high-end
fight. Engineers in this role will architect, develop, deploy, and
test software spanning the air vehicle. Our software engineers
collaborate with other engineering disciplines to develop software
for fire control, networking, sensor integration, and telemetry. We
are looking for engineers excited to build the foundational mission
systems software stack that supports a wide range of initiatives,
from early concept simulation to first flight to live operations to
large scale fleet management. WHAT YOU'LL DO Design and write
software services for controlling payloads, sensors, and radios,
which are deployed to real hardware. Integrate 3rd party hardware
into the greater ecosystem of a large air vehicle. Test
software-hardware integrations in both virtualized and real-world
environments. Enable and collaborate with multiple teams to plan,
build, and test complex functionality. Drive software requirements
and specifications with cyber and safety considerations. Own and
maintain parts of the software roadmap, with detailed breakdown of
work and milestones tracked against broader program deliverables.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Strong engineering background from industry
or school, ideally in areas/fields such as Computer Science,
Software Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics 5 years working on
Linux systems with a variety of programming languages such as C++,
C, Rust, Python, Go, or Zig (to include internship experience)
Experience deploying containerized software via orchestration tools
such as Docker or Kubernetes A desire to work on critical software
that has a real-world impact Currently possesses and is able to
maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance PREFERRED
QUALIFICATIONS Experience working in air-gapped environments
(without network connectivity) on RHEL systems Knowledge of defense
technology and tactics, especially in the air domain Knowledge of
distributed communication networks and message standards Knowledge
of Nix and NixOS 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.
Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.
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. Protecting Yourself from Recruitment Scams
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acquisition process and the security of our candidates. We've
observed a rise in sophisticated phishing and fraudulent schemes
where individuals impersonate Anduril representatives, luring job
seekers with false interviews or job offers. These scammers often
attempt to extract payment or sensitive personal information. To
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