Lead Mission Software Engineer, EW

Anduril Industries

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Work type: On-site
Location: Costa Mesa, CA
Salary: $220,000–$292,000 / yr
Posted: 118 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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 · Lead Mission Software Engineer, EW

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The Lead Mission Software Engineer joins the Electronic Warfare division to build and lead a new Mission Software Engineering organization from the ground up. This foundational leadership role involves shaping technical direction, hiring engineers, and personally contributing to complex engineering problems. You will own operational readiness for software-defined electronic warfare platforms, managing the full lifecycle from development through field deployment. Key responsibilities include architecting deployment pipelines, debugging systems in the field, and coordinating rapid fixes across software and hardware teams. The role requires proficiency in Haskell, Rust, C++, Go, or TypeScript, along with Linux systems administration and experience with networking and embedded systems. You will solve critical problems in contested environments by integrating software with RF interfaces and Lattice OS to ensure reliable performance in high-stakes military operations.

Skills

Haskell Rust C++ Go TypeScript Linux Nix NixOS Kubernetes Docker CI/CD Embedded Systems Software-Defined Radio RF Systems Distributed Systems Networking C2 Integration

What you'll do

Build and rapidly grow the Electronic Warfare Mission Software Engineering team.
Set the technical direction for mission software architecture, engineering standards, and deployment practices.
Perform hands-on engineering tasks including system debugging, software patching, and infrastructure integration.
Own the delivery, installation, and sustainment of operational EW systems from production through field deployment.
Triage field issues, drive root cause analysis, and coordinate rapid fixes across software and hardware teams.
Establish processes for incident response, post-incident review, and preventive engineering.
Translate operator and customer mission needs into engineering actions to close the feedback loop.
Coordinate with release engineering to qualify and manage builds for field deployment.

What we're looking for

7+ years of professional experience in software engineering on production systems.
2+ years of experience leading or managing a technical team.
Strong proficiency in at least two of the following: Haskell, Rust, C++, Go, or TypeScript.
Experience with Linux systems administration and debugging in production environments.
Demonstrated ability to work across the software stack including embedded systems, networking, and applications.
Experience supporting or operating remotely deployed software and hardware systems.
Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret SCI security clearance.
Experience with electronic warfare, software-defined radio, or RF systems (preferred).