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About Anduril Industries
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that builds advanced hardware and software systems for national security, including autonomous drones, surveillance systems, and the Lattice AI command platform.
Anduril Industries currently has
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Listed pay typically runs
$146,000–$194,000
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As a Flight Software Engineer on the Vehicle Management Systems team, you will develop flight computer software for small drones within the Tactical Recon and Strike division. You will be responsible for building embedded software that powers aircraft, owning sections of the flight stack from device drivers and middleware integration to control law implementation and test automation. Your daily work involves developing firmware for preemptible Linux or RTOS applications, integrating sensors into flight controller software, and creating SITL and HITL test fixtures. The role requires proficiency in C++ or Rust, experience with low-level embedded architecture, and familiarity with communication protocols like CAN, UART, SPI, and Ethernet. You will solve complex problems regarding modularity and scalability for mission-critical systems while utilizing tools such as oscilloscopes and protocol analyzers to ensure reliable performance in flight environments.