Senior Software Engineer (Frontend), Space

Anduril Industries

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Work type: On-site
Location: Costa Mesa, CA
Salary: $191,000–$253,000 / yr
Posted: today

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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.

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TL;DR · Senior Software Engineer (Frontend), Space

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As a Senior Software Engineer on the Space Ground Software team, you will design and implement mission-critical frontend software solutions for space operations, mission management, and autonomy. Your day-to-day responsibilities include developing modular capabilities to support DoD and IC customers using the Anduril Lattice platform, creating UX workflows with space domain-specific operator displays and control interfaces, and integrating legacy systems with new technologies. You will work in a dynamic mini-startup environment to build high-quality SaaS or on-premise solutions that surpass current market offerings. The role requires 5+ years of professional experience with frontend JavaScript frameworks like React, proficiency in TypeScript, and familiarity with AWS, Kubernetes, and real-time user interfaces using reactive programming libraries such as RxJS. Experience with spacecraft software systems, satellite mission autonomy, and deployment tooling is essential for this challenging and rewarding position.

Skills

React Typescript Javascript AWS Kubernetes RxJS Web-based technologies Satellite mission autonomy Fault isolation and recovery systems Deployment tooling

What you'll do

Own the development of frontend software capabilities for mission-critical systems.
Design and implement UX workflows using Anduril Lattice software platform.
Integrate legacy defense systems with new space technologies and tools.
Build real-time user interfaces using reactive programming libraries like RxJS.
Contribute high-quality code to enhance team applications and solutions.

What we're looking for

5+ years of professional frontend development experience with relevant frameworks
Proficiency in Javascript, React, and Typescript for web-based technologies
Experience with real-time user interfaces using reactive programming libraries like RxJS
Secret security clearance required
Familiarity with spacecraft software systems and satellite mission autonomy
Knowledge of deployment tooling such as Kubernetes
Experience integrating new space systems with legacy defense infrastructure

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