Senior Software Engineer, Air & Missile Defense

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Broomfield, CO
Salary
$190,000–$252,000 / yr
Posted
49 days ago
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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 906 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $166,000–$220,000 across 864 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior Software Engineer, Air & Missile Defense

The Senior Software Engineer, Air & Missile Defense joins a small, high-impact team to develop state-of-the-art algorithms and software for mission-critical systems. This role involves shaping technical direction, mentoring junior engineers through pair programming and code reviews, and writing production-quality code. You will prototype software solutions in an agile environment, moving from initial concepts to tactical implementations. Key responsibilities include managing the software development lifecycle, performing algorithm implementation, and utilizing high-fidelity modeling and simulation environments. Required technical skills include proficiency in C/C++, Python, and big data or NoSQL technologies, alongside expertise in differential equations, linear algebra, and digital signal processing. The work focuses on air and missile defense domains, specifically addressing multi-target tracking, sensor fusion, threat classification, and command-and-control systems like Aegis or Patriot.

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What you'll do

  • Write production-quality C++ and Python code to power mission-critical systems.
  • Shape the technical direction of a small team while remaining hands-on in design and implementation.
  • Mentor junior and mid-level engineers through pair programming, code reviews, and architectural discussions.
  • Prototype state-of-the-art software solutions and guide them from prototype to tactical deployment.
  • Implement high-performance software spanning tactical systems to web applications.
  • Use high-fidelity modeling and simulation environments to quantify technology benefits.
  • Drive technical interchange meetings, sprint planning, and customer engagements.
  • Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to colleagues, customers, and non-technical stakeholders.

What we're looking for

  • 8+ years of software engineering experience and a Bachelor's degree or equivalent education/work experience.
  • Demonstrated experience mentoring junior engineers and providing technical leadership while remaining a hands-on individual contributor.
  • Experience navigating large, complex codebases as part of a collaborative team.
  • Strong proficiency in C/C++ and Python.
  • Direct experience in air and missile defense domains, such as multi-target tracking, sensor fusion, or command-and-control systems.
  • Proficiency in big data/NoSQL/database technologies and software design, algorithm implementation, testing, and optimization.
  • Knowledge of applied mathematics, including differential equations, linear algebra, optimization, statistics, and random processes.
  • Knowledge of engineering principles including controls, estimation theory, and digital signal processing.
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret SCI security clearance.
  • Experience with asynchronous, parallel, and GPU programming (preferred).
  • Prior experience deploying software to real-world tactical/edge environments (preferred).

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