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

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

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As a Flight Software Engineer at Anduril, you will join a diverse team of engineers to develop embedded software for microcontrollers that power the company’s advanced aircraft such as Fury and Barracuda. Your daily 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 will need strong C programming skills, experience with low-level device drivers for microcontrollers, and familiarity with various communication protocols like CAN, ARINC-429, and Ethernet. Additionally, knowledge of DO-178 standards or similar certifications is essential, along with proficiency in revision control systems. This role involves working on safety-critical systems at a scale that impacts national defense initiatives.

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 SITL/HITL environments.
Analyze flight test results to improve system performance.
Develop low-level device drivers for microcontrollers and processors.
Implement safety-critical communications protocols like CAN, ARINC, MIL-STD.

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 background in aircraft embedded software or other safety-critical systems.
Proficient in C programming and low-level device driver development.
Expertise in various communication protocols including CAN, ARINC, MIL-STD, etc.
Familiarity with revision control systems and security clearance requirements.

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