Flight Software Engineer, Embedded C/C++, Air Dominance & Strike - Advanced Effects

Anduril Industries

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Work type: On-site
Location: Costa Mesa, CA
Salary: $129,000–$220,000 / yr
Posted: today

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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.

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TL;DR · Flight Software Engineer, Embedded C/C++, Air Dominance & Strike - Advanced Effects

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As a Flight Software Engineer at Anduril, you will join the Embedded C/C++ team to develop advanced tactical missile systems and hypersonic strike capabilities. Your responsibilities include creating aircraft control systems, setting up SITL/HITL test fixtures, analyzing flight test results, supporting device manufacturing efforts, and aiding in operational deployments. You must have 2+ years of industry experience with DO-178 standards, strong C programming skills, and expertise in low-level device driver development for microcontrollers and application processors. Familiarity with communication protocols such as CAN, ARINC-429, MIL-STD-1553, and revision control systems is essential. This role involves working on cutting-edge missile programs that are integral to the company’s mission of rapid innovation in defense technology.

Skills

C CAN ARINC-825 ARINC-429 MIL-STD-1553 UART RS232 RS422 RS485 SPI QSPI I2C Ethernet Git DO-178

What you'll do

Develop aircraft control systems using embedded C/C++.
Create simulation test fixtures for software-in-the-loop and hardware-in-the-loop testing.
Analyze flight test results to improve system performance and reliability.
Develop low-level device drivers for microcontrollers and application processors.
Support the manufacturing and deployment of operational aircraft.

What we're looking for

2+ years of industry experience in embedded software development.
Direct experience with DO-178 standards or similar safety certifications.
Strong C programming skills and low-level device driver development expertise.
Familiarity with multiple communication busses and protocols (CAN, ARINC, MIL-STD).
Experience in aircraft embedded software or other safety-critical systems.

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