Rust Software Engineer, Air Vehicle Autonomy

Anduril Industries

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Work type: On-site
Location: Costa Mesa, CA · Seattle, WA · Washington, DC
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 · Rust Software Engineer, Air Vehicle Autonomy

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As a Rust Software Engineer at the Air Vehicle Autonomy team, you will work on developing and maintaining high-performance software for autonomous systems in a Linux environment. Your primary responsibilities include writing robust, secure code to support complex flight operations, collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate new features, and ensuring system reliability through rigorous testing and debugging. Ideal candidates have 3+ years of production Rust experience, familiarity with relevant aviation standards, and strong problem-solving skills. The role requires a Top Secret security clearance and proficiency in Linux development tools, alongside an understanding of the unique challenges posed by real-time flight control systems at scale.

Skills

Rust Linux CI/CD

What you'll do

Develop robust, production-grade Rust software for air vehicle autonomy systems.
Ensure code adheres to strict security and safety standards in a Linux environment.
Optimize system performance and reliability for real-time autonomous operations.
Collaborate on the design and implementation of complex algorithmic solutions.
Troubleshoot and resolve critical issues affecting flight control and navigation.

What we're looking for

3+ years of production-grade Rust experience in Linux environment
Must have a Top Secret security clearance
Strong background in software development for air vehicle autonomy systems
Experience working with complex, high-stakes projects requiring rigorous security standards
Proficient in developing and maintaining robust, scalable software solutions

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