Mission Software Engineer, Vehicle Software, Communications

Anduril Industries

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Work type: On-site
Location: Boston, MACosta Mesa, CA
Salary: $166,000–$220,000 / yr
Posted: 2 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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, Vehicle Software, Communications

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As a Mission Software Engineer at the Vehicle Software team, you will play a pivotal role in developing the core Command and Control software for our Lattice platform. Your responsibilities include integrating autonomous systems with military radio links like Link 16, building robust link-switching logic to maintain mission continuity during degraded RF environments, and designing failure modes for lost-comms scenarios. You will work on both vehicle-based and Ground Control Station software, enabling real-time telemetry management, health monitoring, autopilot tasks, and natural language interfaces powered by GenAI agents. This role requires expertise in C++, Python, and relevant communication protocols, with a focus on ensuring high reliability and security for military-grade applications.

Skills

C++ Python Linux ROS GenAI CI/CD Docker Kubernetes AWS PostgreSQL Military Radio Links Link 16 RF Communication Technologies

What you'll do

Integrate autonomous systems with military radio links like Link 16.
Build robust link-switching logic for degraded RF environments.
Design failure modes for lost-comms scenarios in vehicles.
Implement natural language interfaces using GenAI agents.
Develop software for real-time telemetry and health monitoring.
Enable operators to plan missions, visualize maps, and manage fleets.

What we're looking for

Top Secret security clearance required
Experience integrating autonomous systems with military radio links like Link 16
Expertise in designing robust link-switching logic for degraded RF environments
Skill in implementing failure modes for lost-comms scenarios in vehicles
Strong background in building Command and Control software for vehicle fleets