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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
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Listed pay typically runs
$146,000–$194,000
across 1696 roles with salary data.
As a Senior Orbital Software Engineer at Space, you will lead the architecture and deployment of software solutions for on-orbit spacecraft operations and mission management, providing guidance to a team supporting DoD and IC customers. Your daily tasks include developing modular capabilities that integrate with Anduril’s Lattice platform, ensuring seamless interaction between new space systems and legacy infrastructure. You’ll work extensively with Python, C++, Rust, or Go, and may leverage Kubernetes, OpenShift, or Helm for deployment. This role demands expertise in spacecraft software systems, satellite mission autonomy, and OMS/UCI standards, requiring a secret security clearance and ideally 8+ years of relevant experience.
Python
Kubernetes
AWS
CI/CD
Docker
PostgreSQL
MIL-STD-1540
GEVS
SMC-S-016
Space Systems
Satellite Standards
US Government Contracts
Cybersecurity
MLS
Technical Communication