Air Dominance & Strike - Vehicle Software - Software Engineer (Generalist)

Anduril Industries; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 138,000 - 252,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense technology company is seeking a Software Engineer (Generalist) for the Air Dominance & Strike team. This role involves developing foundational vehicle software for autonomous systems, requiring a strong engineering background and programming skills. The position offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, emphasizing impactful work in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Healthcare plans (medical, dental, vision)

Life/AD&D and disability insurance

Generous PTO and holiday leave

Family support benefits

Mental health resources

Professional development stipend

Office amenities

Commuter benefits

Relocation assistance

401(k) plans

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with programming languages.
• Strong engineering background in relevant fields.

Responsibilities

• Develop software for autonomous robotics systems.
• Collaborate across engineering disciplines.

Skills

Python

C++

Rust

Go

JavaScript

Education

Computer Science

Software Engineering

Mathematics

Physics

Job description

Air Dominance & Strike - Vehicle Software - Software Engineer (Generalist)

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Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. We bring the expertise, technology, and innovative business models of the 21st century’s leading companies to the defense industry, revolutionizing how military systems are designed, built, and sold. Our systems are powered by Lattice OS, an AI-driven operating system that consolidates data streams into a real-time, 3D command and control center. As global strategic competition intensifies, Anduril is dedicated to delivering cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military quickly and efficiently.

About The Team

Air Dominance & Strike (AD&S) handles autonomous robotics systems like the Fury unmanned fighter jet and the Barracuda family of effects. The AD&S Vehicle Software team develops software for these systems, collaborating across engineering disciplines to create vehicle control, networking, sensor integration, and telemetry software. We seek engineers eager to build foundational vehicle software supporting initiatives from early simulation to live operations and large-scale fleet management.

Required Qualifications

• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance
• Strong engineering background from industry or academia, ideally in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics
• 3+ years of experience with programming languages such as Python, C++, Rust, Go, JavaScript, etc.
• Experience developing software involving significant data processing and analysis
• Ability to quickly understand complex systems and codebases
• Motivation to work on impactful, real-world software

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in Physics, Mathematics, or Motion Planning for modeling & simulation and physical systems
• Experience with developing and testing multi-agent autonomous systems in real environments
• Knowledge of behavior trees, feature and algorithm development
• Experience with flight systems, safety-critical software, distributed networks, and military operational tactics

Compensation & Benefits

US Salary Range: $138,000—$252,000 USD. Actual salary depends on experience, education, skills, and business factors. Competitive equity grants are included, along with comprehensive benefits such as:

• Healthcare plans (medical, dental, vision)
• Life/AD&D and disability insurance
• Generous PTO and holiday leave, including a 16-week caregiver & wellness leave
• Family support benefits, mental health resources, professional development stipend
• Office amenities, commuter benefits, relocation assistance, and 401(k) plans (US only)

Anduril is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and are dedicated to creating a welcoming environment. We value candidates passionate about impactful work.