Mission Software Engineer, Air Vehicle Autonomy, GenSWE

Anduril Industries

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Work type: On-site
Location: Costa Mesa, CA
Salary: $166,000–$220,000 / yr
Posted: today

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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 · Mission Software Engineer, Air Vehicle Autonomy, GenSWE

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Join the Mission Software Engineering team as a Senior Software Engineer specializing in Air Vehicle Autonomy, where you will work on cutting-edge autonomy systems for advanced air vehicles. Your primary responsibilities include designing and implementing robust software solutions that enhance vehicle navigation and control capabilities, ensuring seamless integration with existing hardware and software infrastructure. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to develop mission-critical applications using C++, Python, and ROS (Robot Operating System), while adhering to stringent security protocols due to the Top Secret clearance requirement. This role demands expertise in real-time systems, embedded software development, and a deep understanding of aerospace engineering principles, contributing to the advancement of autonomous flight technology at scale.

Skills

C++ Python ROS Git Docker Kubernetes AWS CI/CD Linux CUDA OpenCV TensorFlow PyTorch SQLite PostgreSQL Maven JUnit Doxygen Jenkins GitHub

What you'll do

Design and implement software solutions for autonomous air vehicle systems.
Develop algorithms to enhance mission planning and execution capabilities.
Conduct testing and debugging of flight control software components.
Integrate sensor data into real-time decision-making processes for vehicles.
Ensure compliance with aviation regulations and safety standards in software development.

What we're looking for

Requires Top Secret security clearance
Must have 5+ years of software engineering experience in autonomy systems
Proficient in C++, Python, and real-time embedded systems development
Experience with ROS (Robot Operating System) and UAV control systems
Strong background in algorithm design and optimization for autonomous vehicles

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