Mission Software Engineer, Vehicle Software, Frontend

Anduril Industries•Costa Mesa, CA

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance
Degree in Computer Science, Operations Research, Electrical Engineering, related technical degree, or equivalent experience
Experience working on frontend applications, preferably data-intensive or map-based systems
Proficiency with a programming language such as Javascript or Typescript
Experience with React
Broad experience in delivering functional outcomes
A mindset towards innovative approaches of problem solving

Responsibilities

Design, build, and deploy a real-time, map-based interface for displaying and interacting with sensor data and commanding physical assets
Fetch and manage large streams of data while maintaining performant rendering in a low-friction user experience
Build and design immersive image-viewing experiences in a web-based platform
Take ownership of initial, well-scoped projects with clear objectives.
Work closely with colleagues to deliver results, understanding the importance of teamwork in achieving success.
Partner with end-users to turn needs into features while balancing user experience with engineering constraints
Travel up to 30% of time to build, test, and deploy capabilities in the real world

Benefits

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.