Orbital Software Engineer, Space

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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Above market

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This role $193k
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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.

Listed pay typically runs $146,000–$194,000 across 1696 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Orbital Software Engineer, Space

As an Orbital Software Engineer at Space, you will join a team dedicated to developing and deploying software solutions for on-orbit spacecraft operations and mission management. Your role involves contributing to the architecture of modular capabilities that support DoD and IC customers, working closely with the Anduril Lattice software platform team to ensure seamless integration with legacy systems and new space technologies. You will write code to enhance products and scale mission capabilities across various users and customers, focusing on interfaces for multi-modal payload platforms, bus platforms, and networking solutions in satellite constellations. Ideal candidates have 3+ years of experience in Python, C++, Rust, or Go, along with expertise in spacecraft software systems and satellite mission autonomy.

What you'll do

  • Design and develop software solutions for on-orbit spacecraft operations.
  • Architect modular capabilities to support DoD and IC customers in space missions.
  • Write code to enhance products and scale mission capability across users.
  • Ensure integration of new orbital systems with legacy defense infrastructure.
  • Develop interfaces for multi-modal payload platforms and networking solutions.

What we're looking for

  • 3+ years professional experience with Python, C++, Rust, or Go
  • Experience in spacecraft software systems and operations
  • Knowledge of satellite mission autonomy including fault isolation and recovery
  • Secret security clearance required
  • Strong coding skills to improve products and scale mission capability
  • Familiarity with Anduril Lattice software platform for orbital system architecture

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