Software Engineer, Satellite Command and Control

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
Salary
$166,000–$220,000 / yr
Posted
65 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live 2 days ago

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Salary context

Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $168k
This role $193k
$125k most similar roles pay here $230k

This role pays more than 76% of similar roles. Most pay $142,400–$193,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $193k versus about $168k for comparable roles.

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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 1697 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Software Engineer, Satellite Command and Control

Software Engineer, Satellite Command and Control As a member of the Lattice for Space C2 team, you will develop, deploy, and operate ground-side services that manage satellite missions, including command and telemetry systems, mission planning, and antenna brokering. You will build backend services using Go, gRPC, and Protobuf while managing infrastructure on containers and Kubernetes within secure government clouds. The role involves integrating software with physical hardware like software-defined radios and ground stations, as well as developing software-in-the-loop simulations to validate operations. You will solve complex technical problems by bridging modern capabilities with legacy systems in the space domain. Key skills include experience with distributed systems, real-time data pipelines, and orbital mechanics. This role addresses critical challenges in space command and control, ensuring reliable communication and mission execution for defense and intelligence customers across various orbital and ground-based capabilities.

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What you'll do

  • Build and operate backend services for command, telemetry, mission management, and ground-station brokering using Go and gRPC.
  • Design and manage protobuf API contracts while coordinating interface changes across multiple engineering teams.
  • Deploy and maintain production services within secure government cloud environments using containers and Kubernetes.
  • Integrate software with physical hardware including software-defined radios, antenna systems, and space-to-ground data links.
  • Develop software-in-the-loop simulations to validate end-to-end operations before executing live satellite missions.
  • Integrate modern capabilities into legacy defense systems to support DoD and IC customers.
  • Perform high-volume code reviews and maintain rigorous quality standards for all team contributions.
  • Monitor system performance, triage incidents, and perform root cause analysis for production failures.

What we're looking for

  • Strong engineering background in fields such as Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics.
  • 4+ years of experience building backend and distributed systems using Go, Rust, or C++.
  • Proficiency with networked services using gRPC and Protobuf.
  • Experience deploying and operating production services on containers and Kubernetes within a cloud environment.
  • Experience integrating software with physical systems, including hardware control, embedded interfaces, or real-time data pipelines.
  • Ability to solve complex technical problems independently and navigate detailed requirements.
  • Strong collaboration skills, code-review discipline, and clear communication habits.
  • Eligibility to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret SCI security clearance.

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