This role pays more than
90%
of similar roles. Most pay
$150,000–$206,450
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$222k
versus about
$178k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
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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
850 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$166,000–$220,000
across 821 roles with salary data.
Senior Software Engineer, Flight Management Software joins the Maritime Division to develop software for autonomous underwater vehicles and maritime systems. This role involves designing and implementing trusted, safety-critical flight and vehicle management systems, including device management, firmware, power management, and networking. The engineer will build scalable sub-systems for sensor processing, state estimation, and contingency management while creating test and simulation fixtures for hardware-in-the-loop operations. Key technical requirements include proficiency in C++ and Rust, experience with Real Time Operating Systems (RTOS), and familiarity with communication protocols such as CAN, UART, SPI, and Ethernet. The role addresses the challenge of conducting autonomous missions in the maritime domain by developing robust software that manages complex vehicle behaviors. Candidates must possess systems programming skills including algorithms and concurrency to ensure reliable performance in high-stakes maritime environments.
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