Mission Systems Software Lead

Anduril Industries
Costa Mesa, CA

WHY WE ARE HERE
We are seeking a lead mission systems software engineer for development of a large air vehicle. Engineers in this role will primarily architect and define the software system, establishing system boundaries and interfaces that will enable modern software practices throughout a rigorous development process. They will provide oversight and technical contributions in key areas of software development, establishing a long term roadmap for key software milestones and leading the team through execution of that development plan. They will act as a subject matter expect on key areas of mission systems development and integration, presenting to customers and defending trade studies and overall system performance.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

  • Organize integration events, scoping key deliverables and impact to broader program.

  • Establish cross discipline sprint initiatives, unblocking teams to move out on feature sets.

  • Develop software for key initiatives, reducing risk and unblocking team members in areas of high technical risk.

  • Drive software requirements and specifications with cyber and safety considerations.

  • Own and maintain software roadmap, with detailed breakdown of work and milestones tracked against broader program deliverables.

  • Author documents to fulfill specific customer requests, including white papers and reports.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS


  • BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or related field.

  • 6+ years of experience writing production software (C or C++ preferred).

  • General exposure to mission systems standards, including OMS/UCI, Link 16, and relevant government reference architectures.

  • A desire to work on critical software that has a real-world impact

  • Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS


  • Experience working in air-gapped environments (without network connectivity)

  • Knowledge of defense technology and tactics, especially in the air domain

  • Awareness of safety critical software development practices, including DO-178c and/or MIL-HDBK-516C.

US Salary Range

$220,000 - $292,000 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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Posted 2025-10-01

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