Lead Software Engineer, Mission System, Maritime

Anduril Industries

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Work type: On-site
Location: Quincy, MA
Salary: $220,000–$292,000 / 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.

Anduril Industries currently has 1882 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Lead Software Engineer, Mission System, Maritime

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As a Lead Mission Systems Software Engineer at Anduril’s Maritime team in Boston or Quincy, MA, you will lead the development of decision-making and autonomy software for autonomous underwater vehicles. Your role involves designing and implementing mission system architecture, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with customer requirements, and managing the technical roadmap from initial delivery through iterations. You will write core libraries for robotics platforms, own major feature development, and engage in customer success by demonstrating system performance. Essential skills include 6+ years of professional C++ or Rust programming experience in Linux, hands-on embedded software development, and NixOS expertise. Preferred qualifications are advanced degrees in relevant fields, proficiency in Python, Rust, or Go, and experience with robotics systems and protocols like gRPC and TCP/IP. This role demands a strong technical background and leadership to tackle complex challenges in the maritime domain.

Skills

C++ Rust NixOS Python Go DevSecOps gRPC TCP/IP RS485 RS232 Linux CI/CD

What you'll do

Lead the design and implementation of mission system software for autonomous underwater vehicles.
Set technical objectives and drive cross-functional teams to complete projects efficiently.
Act as the technical owner for an entire mission system from stakeholder engagement to delivery.
Write and maintain core libraries used across all robotics platforms at Anduril.
Own major feature development and manage rollout of capabilities to the fleet.
Organize integration events, ensuring alignment with broader program objectives.

What we're looking for

6+ years of professional C++ or Rust programming experience in a Linux environment.
System architecture design and implementation for mission-critical software systems.
Hands-on development experience for embedded and physical devices.
Experience engaging customers to represent technical aspects of products.
Secret security clearance required.
Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams.

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