Senior Software Engineer, Payloads

The Maritime Software Engineering team builds, deploys, integrates, extends, and scales Anduril's software on Maritime platforms to deliver mission-critical capabilities to our customers. As the software engineers closest to Anduril customers and end-users, Mission Software Engineers solve technical challenges of operational scenarios while owning the end-to-end delivery of winning capabilities.

As a Senior Software Engineer, Payloads you will solve a wide variety of problems involving networking, autonomy, systems integration, robotics, and more, while making pragmatic engineering tradeoffs along the way. You will be the leading edge of the Maritime Software team — working in a tight feedback loop with vehicle platform software engineers and ensuring that Anduril products seamlessly work together to achieve a variety of critical outcomes. Above all, Mission Software Engineers are driven by a “Whatever It Takes” mindset—executing in an expedient , scalable , and pragmatic way while keeping the mission top-of-mind and making sound engineering decisions to deliver successful outcomes correctly, on-time, and with high quality.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Design and implement trusted, safety critical Payload Management Systems that balance constraints, restrictions and requirements in a multi-stakeholder environment.


• Design and implement scalable payload sub-systems including sensor processing, state estimation, contingency management, actuation, payload interfaces, and mission systems interfaces.


• Develop real-time embedded software using an RTOS.


• Develop device drivers and interfaces to a variety of sensors and actuators.


• Create test and simulation fixtures that operate with both software-and hardware-in-the-loop.


• Support payload manufacturing and deployment.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Robotics, Mechatronics, Computer Science, Engineering, a relevant field, or equivalent experience.


• Professional experience working as a Software Engineer with one or more domains and/or technologies of competence


• Systems programming skills including algorithms, data structures, concurrency and optimization.


• Capacity learn and grow individually, while mentoring junior team members effectively, contributing to team cohesion and capacity.


• Capacity to learn and grow individually, while mentoring junior team members effectively, contributing to team cohesion and capacity.


• Experience troubleshooting and analyzing remotely deployed software systems


• Travel up to 30% of time to build, test, and deploy capabilities in the real world


• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in design and development of embedded applications in autonomous vehicle software systems.


• Experienced and proficient at writing C.


• Familiarity with communications busses and protocols (e.g. CAN, CANFD, UART/RS232/RS422/RS485, SPI, QSPI, I2C, Ethernet, ARINC-825, ARINC-429, MIL-STD-1553, etc).


• Experience with an RTOS.


• Experience with development of high assurance safety critical software applications.


• Experience in developing interfaces to sensors and actuators.


• Experience troubleshooting and analyzing remotely deployed software systems.


• Experience working with and testing electrical and mechanical systems.


• Experience with DO-178, IEC 61508, or similar certifications.


• Familiarity with navigation and communications systems.


• Desire to grow in to a Tech-Lead-Manager role, with responsibility for line management of engineers, in addition to delivery.


• Experience working with RF systems

US Salary Range

$168,000 - $252,000 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:

• Platinum Healthcare Benefits: For U.S. roles, we offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
  
  
  
  • For UK roles, Private Medical Insurance (PMI): Anduril will cover the full cost of the insurance premium for an employee and dependents.
  
  
  • For AUS roles, Private health plan through Bupa: Coverage is fully subsidized by Anduril.
  
  


• Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance 100% covered by Anduril, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.


• Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans.


• 16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition.


• Family Planning & Parenting Support: Fertility (eg, IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources to provide support from planning to parenting.


• Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy, life coaching, and more. Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, available to you as well.


• A professional development stipend is available to all Andurilians.


• Company-funded commuter benefits available based on your region.


• Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility).


• 401(k) retirement savings plan - both a traditional and Roth 401(k). (US roles only)

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.

Anduril is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. The Anduril team is made up of incredibly talented and unique individuals, who together are disrupting industry norms by creating new paths towards the future of defense technology. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. We actively encourage members of recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and those with disabilities to apply, and we work to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all applicants throughout the interview process. If you are someone passionate about working on problems that have a real-world impact, we'd love to hear from you!

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