Staff Software Engineer, Active Clearance, Air Defense

Anduril Industries

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Work type: On-site
Location: Irvine, CA
Salary: $220,000–$292,000 / 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 · Staff Software Engineer, Active Clearance, Air Defense

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The Staff Software Engineer role at the Air Defense team in Irvine, CA involves solving complex technical challenges related to networking, autonomy, and systems integration for robotic defense solutions. This position requires extensive travel (up to 30%) to deploy and test capabilities in real-world scenarios. Ideal candidates have over a decade of experience with languages like Python, Rust, and Go, alongside an active U.S. Secret clearance. Familiarity with NixOS is preferred. The team works on cutting-edge robotics technology at scale, addressing critical security issues through advanced engineering solutions.

Skills

Python Rust Go NixOS CI/CD

What you'll do

Solve complex engineering problems involving networking, autonomy, and systems integration.
Travel 30% of time to build, test, and deploy capabilities in real-world settings.
Work with a variety of programming languages including Python, Rust, Go, etc.
Make pragmatic engineering tradeoffs while developing new technologies.
Ensure compliance with security protocols due to active U.S. Secret clearance.

What we're looking for

Strong engineering background in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related fields.
10+ years of experience with programming languages like Python, Rust, Go.
Active U.S. Secret clearance required.
Experience in networking, autonomy, systems integration, and robotics.
Ability to travel up to 30% for real-world testing and deployment.

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