Mission Software Engineer, Air Vehicle Autonomy, GenSWE

Anduril Industries

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Work type: On-site
Location: Washington, District of Columbia
Salary: $166,000–$220,000 / 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.

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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 focusing on air vehicle autonomy, requiring a Top Secret security clearance. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to develop and maintain mission-critical systems for autonomous aircraft, leveraging advanced algorithms and real-time data processing. Key responsibilities include designing robust software solutions, conducting code reviews, and integrating new technologies into existing frameworks. Proficiency in C++, Python, and ROS (Robot Operating System) is essential, along with experience in embedded systems development and a strong understanding of aerospace engineering principles. This role demands expertise in handling complex real-time data streams and ensuring system reliability at scale within the demanding environment of military-grade autonomy solutions.

Skills

C++ Python ROS Git Docker Kubernetes AWS CI/CD Linux CUDA OpenCV SQLite PostgreSQL Maven JUnit

What you'll do

Design and implement software solutions for autonomous air vehicle systems.
Develop algorithms to enhance the autonomy and efficiency of aerial vehicles.
Conduct simulations and tests to validate system performance and reliability.
Integrate sensor data processing capabilities into flight control systems.
Optimize code for real-time execution in embedded hardware environments.

What we're looking for

Requires Top Secret security clearance
Must have 5+ years of experience in software engineering or related field
Proficient in C++, Python, and real-time embedded systems development
Experience with autonomous vehicle systems and mission planning algorithms
Strong background in aerospace or defense industry preferred
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field required

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