Senior Mission Software Engineer, EW

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
Salary
$191,000–$253,000 / yr
Posted
118 days ago
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Above market

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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 901 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Senior Mission Software Engineer, EW

The Senior Mission Software Engineer, EW joins the Electronic Warfare division to develop hardware-enabled, software-defined systems for contested environments. This role involves owning the full software lifecycle, including development, integration, deployment, and sustainment. You will architect and implement high-performance solutions, develop numerical algorithms for RF data, and build operator-facing applications while managing backend services and data pipelines. Key responsibilities include debugging complex cross-system issues, mentoring junior engineers, and interfacing with customers to translate mission requirements into engineering priorities. The role requires proficiency in Haskell, Rust, C++, Go, or TypeScript, alongside expertise in embedded systems, distributed systems, or networking. You will solve technical challenges within the electronic warfare domain, ensuring reliable performance for software-defined radio and RF systems integrated into the Lattice ecosystem.

What you'll do

  • Own and drive the technical direction for critical areas of the EW software stack.
  • Architect and implement reliable software solutions for production and contested operational environments.
  • Debug complex cross-system issues spanning embedded software, networking, and deployed infrastructure.
  • Develop high-performance software for RF data algorithms, deployment automation, and operator tools.
  • Drive engineering quality through architectural reviews, code reviews, and testing strategies.
  • Mentor junior and mid-level engineers to improve the team's technical capabilities.
  • Interface with customers and operators to translate mission requirements into engineering priorities.
  • Support field deployments, integration events, and customer engagements.

What we're looking for

  • 7+ years of professional software engineering experience.
  • Strong proficiency in at least two of: Haskell, Rust, C++, Go, or TypeScript.
  • Deep expertise in embedded systems, backend services, deployment systems, or systems integration.
  • Production-level experience with Linux systems administration, debugging, and performance.
  • Track record of owning and shipping complex software in high-stakes or fast-moving environments.
  • Ability to work independently, drive technical decisions, and communicate directly with customers.
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret SCI security clearance.
  • Willingness to travel up to 30% for the role.

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