Flight Software Engineer - Embedded UAV Systems

Anduril Industries; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 191,000 - 253,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a Flight Software Engineer to develop embedded software powering its aircraft. You will own sections of the flight stack end-to-end, from drivers to control law implementation, SITL/HITL testing, and validation, collaborating with GNC, hardware, and operations teams.

You will mentor engineers, drive design reviews, and deliver reliable software for mission‑critical drones while working in a fast-paced, ownership‑driven environment that values rapid iteration and

Qualifications

• 4+ years of C++ or Rust programming experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Direct experience with embedded software or other safety‑critical systems.
• Background in low‑level embedded software architecture, design and development.
• Low‑level device driver development experience; familiarity with both microcontrollers and application processors.
• Comfortable with typical embedded systems tools, compilers, debuggers, and IDEs.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement vehicle control systems.
• Develop embedded software for pre-emptible Linux or RTOS applications.
• Develop device drivers, protocols, and APIs for aircraft sensors.
• Integrate new features and sensors into flight controller software.
• Integrate guidance and control algorithms with the flight software stack.
• Create SITL and HITL test fixtures and automation.
• Analyze flight test results and iterate fixes and improvements.
• Support production testing and field troubleshooting.
• Mentor junior engineers and help improve team practices.

Skills

C++ or Rust

Embedded software

Low-level architecture

Device drivers

Debugging

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/EE/Aerospace

Job description

Anduril Industries is seeking a Flight Software Engineer to develop embedded software powering its aircraft. You will own sections of the flight stack end-to-end, from drivers to control law implementation, SITL/HITL testing, and validation, collaborating with GNC, hardware, and operations teams.

You will mentor engineers, drive design reviews, and deliver reliable software for mission‑critical drones while working in a fast-paced, ownership‑driven environment that values rapid iteration and