Software Engineer, Ghost

Anduril Industries

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Work type: On-site
Location: Costa Mesa, CA
Salary: $166,000–$220,000 / 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.

Anduril Industries currently has 1882 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $146,000–$194,000 across 1696 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Software Engineer, Ghost

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As a Software Engineer at Ghost, you will join a specialized team focused on developing advanced systems for aerospace applications. In this senior role, you will lead the creation and implementation of key features such as designing and building simulators for complex software-in-the-loop environments, optimizing performance metrics like battery consumption and route planning for autonomous helicopters, and contributing to multi-agent coordination systems for UAVs. The ideal candidate possesses 3+ years of professional experience with a strong emphasis on reliability and security in product development. You will work extensively with cutting-edge robotics sensors and payloads, ensuring the non-attritable design of Ghost’s assets. Proficiency in relevant technologies and tools is essential, along with a willingness to relocate to Costa Mesa, CA and hold a secret security clearance.

Skills

C++ Python ROS Git Docker Kubernetes AWS CI/CD PostgreSQL SQLite Linux UAV Simulink MIMO

What you'll do

Lead development of major features for products like Software-in-the-Loop simulators.
Optimize performance of Ghost helicopter, focusing on battery consumption and route planning.
Design and implement multi-agent coordination systems for UAVs.
Ensure product reliability over multiple usage cycles for non-attritable assets.
Integrate new robotics sensors and payloads into the main platform regularly.

What we're looking for

3+ years of professional software development experience.
Secret security clearance required.
Experience with designing and building Software-in-the-Loop simulators.
Expertise in optimizing performance for battery consumption and route planning.
Master's or Ph.D. degree preferred.
Willingness to relocate to Costa Mesa, CA.

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