Flight Software Platform Engineer, Embedded C/C++, Air Dominance & Strike

Anduril Industries•Costa Mesa, CA

12d•$166,000 - $220,000

About The Position

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 Flight Software Platform Engineer, you will be responsible for developing the software infrastructure to scale the flight software organization by orders of magnitude. 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! ANDURIL PRODUCTS Anduril has been selected as one of two vendors to move forward on the Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program for the Air Force's flagship autonomous aircraft program. During the next phase, Anduril will design, manufacture, and test production-representative CCAs. We are honored to be part of the program as a non-traditional defense company and are seeking highly motivated candidates to join us in the rapid development of a new, revolutionary aircraft. For more information on the latest with Anduril, visit our Newsroom with articles such as "Anduril a year in review" and many more. Watch this short video showcasing our products at Anduril. Check out some of the products you could be working on: Fury Barracuda Roadrunner Omen Altius Ghost

Requirements

Scaled from a small company to a large company (order of magnitude increase in dev team sizes + LOC)
Experience w/ scaling product development
Strong C/C++ programming skills
Experience with software packaging and distribution systems (Nix, Bazel, etc)
Background in embedded software architecture, design and development
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, etc., or equivalent experience
Must be able to obtain and hold a U.S. security clearance

Nice To Haves

Direct experience with DO-178 standards or similar certifications
Process focus
Intolerance of poor infrastructure
Developer experience
Fast because our tools, architectures, and processes are amazing
Agency for change
We want people with opinions

Responsibilities

Enable order-of-magnitude increases in developer productivity through reusable software
Pushing the boundaries of scalable embedded software development
Build the "taco bell" of safety critical flight software
Creating packaging and distribution infrastructure at scale
Develop abstraction layers for integrated vehicle control systems
Create reusable HITL and SITL infrastructure

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
Family planning: We’re proud to offer comprehensive family planning support. 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
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.