Space Special Projects, Software Engineer

Anduril Industries

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Work type: On-site
Location: Reston, VA
Posted: 7 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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 · Space Special Projects, Software Engineer

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As a Software Engineer on the Space Business Line, you will be part of a dynamic team responsible for developing and deploying software solutions that support customer missions in space operations and mission management. Your daily tasks will include building and maintaining robust software systems, writing code to enhance product features, creating metrics for monitoring system health, triaging issues, and collaborating with end-users to translate their needs into technical requirements. More senior candidates may lead the architecture of services or subsystems, guide technical direction across multiple engineers, and mentor team members. The role requires proficiency in a variety of programming languages such as Java, Python, C++, Rust, Go, and JavaScript, along with an active U.S. security clearance due to the sensitive nature of space-related projects. This position offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology at scale within a rapidly growing industry focused on advancing space missions.

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Python Java C++ Go Rust JavaScript CI/CD Kubernetes Docker AWS PostgreSQL MongoDB

What you'll do

Build and own software solutions for space operations, including code, tests, and documentation.
Develop Space Command and Control (C2) and Mission Management capabilities to support end-to-end mission systems.
Write scalable code to enhance products and accommodate more users and customers in space missions.
Create and analyze metrics for debugging and monitoring system performance.
Triage issues, identify root causes of failures, and coordinate resolution steps with the team.

What we're looking for

Active U.S. security clearance required.
5+ years of experience with multiple programming languages (Java, Python, C++, Rust, Go, JavaScript).
Experience in developing and deploying software solutions for space operations.
Strong skills in code development, testing, documentation, and operational health monitoring.
Ability to create and analyze metrics for debugging and system monitoring.
Proficiency in triaging issues, root-causing failures, and coordinating resolution steps.

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