Software Engineer, Modeling and Simulation, Space

Anduril Industries

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Work type: On-site
Location: Colorado Springs, CO
Salary: $143,000–$191,000 / 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.

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TL;DR · Software Engineer, Modeling and Simulation, Space

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As a Software Engineer, Modeling and Simulation at Anduril Industries in Colorado Springs, you will join a dynamic team focused on developing advanced web and desktop applications for military wargames and simulations. Your responsibilities include evaluating customer requirements, designing software solutions, and contributing to the development of game engines with an emphasis on messaging and 3D graphics pipelines. You will optimize simulation performance and integrate capabilities with Anduril’s operational software, ensuring seamless transitions from simulated environments to real-world command and control scenarios. The role requires proficiency in Python, JavaScript, CSS, HTML, C++, GLSL, OpenGL, Three.JS, Git, and Docker, along with experience in full-stack web development or game engine architecture. This position involves working on large-scale simulations for defense and national security domains, requiring a Top Secret clearance and strong software engineering skills.

Skills

Python JavaScript CSS HTML C++ GLSL OpenGL WebAssembly Three.JS Git GitHub CI/CD Docker WebGL DirectX Vulkan

What you'll do

Evaluate customer requirements to design software solutions for "serious game" applications.
Develop and test application features, ensuring thorough evaluation and documentation.
Optimize simulation performance and rendering pipelines for real-time scenarios.
Contribute to game engine development, focusing on messaging and 3D graphics pipelines.
Bridge simulation capabilities with operational software for seamless transition to real-world use.

What we're looking for

Track record of delivering production-grade code in Python and other languages.
Experience with full-stack web application development or game/simulation engine development.
Strong software engineering skills, including task management and version control proficiency.
Demonstrated capability to contribute to complex multi-disciplinary engineering tasks independently.
Working proficiency and communication skills in verbal and written English; Top Secret security clearance required.
Knowledge of 3D graphics (WebGL/GLSL) or model-based systems engineering preferred.

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