Program Protection Engineer

Anduril Industries•Costa Mesa, CA

About The Position

As a 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 a diverse set of 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! This role will be focused on Embedded Security and working with the teams as we continue to harden the security of our systems.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, etc., or equivalent experience.
Direct experience working on embedded security.
Direct experience with DO-178 standards or similar certifications is a plus.
Direct experience in aircraft embedded software or other safety critical systems is a plus.
Strong C programming skills.
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. is a plus.
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.

Nice To Haves

Bias towards delivery and iteration, in order to discover the right use cases to invest engineering time in.
Willing to take risks and own the 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.

Responsibilities

Work with our embedded engineers to continue to harden the security of our system.
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 aircraft control systems.
Create SITL/HITL test fixtures.
Analyze flight test results.
Support device manufacturing efforts.
Support operational aircraft deployments.

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.