Ground Software Engineer, Space

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Colorado Springs, CO
Salary
$143,000–$191,000 / yr
Posted
113 days ago
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Confirmed live 2 days ago

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This role pays more than 50% of similar roles. Most pay $142,400–$193,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $167k versus about $168k for comparable roles.

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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 1697 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Ground Software Engineer, Space

Ground Software Engineer, Space joins the Space team to develop software solutions for space operations and mission management. This role involves owning the architecture and deployment of modular capabilities for DoD and IC customers, specifically focusing on the Space C2 system built upon the Lattice platform. The engineer will integrate new systems with legacy infrastructure, write code to scale mission capabilities, analyze metrics for debugging, and collaborate across teams to build complex functionality. Required skills include proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, C++, Rust, Go, or JavaScript, alongside experience in space C2 software and spacecraft operations. Preferred qualifications include expertise in Go, Rust, C++, Kubernetes, OpenShift, or Helm, along with exposure to sensors, radars, telescopes, and space-related simulation. The role addresses the technical challenge of integrating modern capabilities into critical defense systems.

What you'll do

  • Own the architecture and deployment of software solutions for space operations and mission management.
  • Develop modular capabilities to support DoD and IC customers across the space domain.
  • Integrate modern software capabilities with legacy defense systems.
  • Write code to improve products and scale mission capabilities for a diverse range of customers.
  • Create and analyze metrics to facilitate system debugging and monitoring.
  • Triage issues, identify root causes of failures, and coordinate necessary technical next steps.
  • Translate end-user needs into functional features while balancing engineering constraints and user experience.

What we're looking for

  • Strong engineering background in fields such as Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics.
  • Ability to navigate complex systems and solve technical problems with little oversight.
  • Clear communication and organizational skills for documentation and training materials.
  • 4+ years of experience working with programming languages like Java, Python, C++, Rust, Go, or JavaScript.
  • Experience with Space C2 software systems and spacecraft operations.
  • Eligibility to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.
  • Preferred experience with deployment tools such as Kubernetes, OpenShift, or Helm.
  • Preferred exposure to space ground hardware, simulations, and modular software services development.

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