Flight Software Engineer, Platform, HITL Infrastructure

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
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$129,000–$220,000 / yr
Posted
14 days ago
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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, Platform, HITL Infrastructure

As a Flight Software (FSW) Engineer - Platform - HITL Infrastructure, you will join the team to develop and proliferate software infrastructure for managing and running tests against integrated testbeds. You will be responsible for building an integration test framework capable of executing across SITL and HITL environments, creating scalable infrastructure for testbed configuration management, and enabling shared access of hardware resources across OPSEC isolation boundaries. The role involves integrating third-party tools for requirements traceability and data review while supporting diverse programs including aircraft, autonomous boats, and space-based interceptors. You will utilize Python and C/C++ to solve problems related to real-time simulation, avionics integration, and closed-loop testing with physical hardware. Key technical domains include developing emulated interfaces for CAN, Ethernet, and serial protocols while managing complex system models for various vehicle types.

What you'll do

  • Develop a robust integration test framework for SITL and HITL environments.
  • Create scalable infrastructure for defining and managing testbed configurations.
  • Enable shared access of hardware resources across OPSEC isolation boundaries.
  • Proliferate common HITL and test infrastructure across diverse programs like aircraft, boats, and interceptors.
  • Manage software infrastructure to simplify the setup and execution of integrated testbeds.
  • Integrate third-party tools for requirements traceability and data review.
  • Perform real-time troubleshooting and debugging during flight test support operations.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's Degree or higher in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, chemistry, or a related technical discipline.
  • Advanced proficiency with Python.
  • Familiarity with C/C++.
  • Hands-on experience with HITL or SITL simulation operations, including test setup, execution, and debugging.
  • Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. TS clearance.
  • Experience developing sub-system and system level models for complex systems like air vehicles or ground sensors.
  • Flight test support experience, including on-site operations and real-time troubleshooting.
  • Experience developing emulated/simulation interfaces for avionics using CAN, Ethernet, serial protocols, and custom hardware.

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