Ground Software Engineer, Space

Slope; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 143,000 - 191,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a Ground Software Engineer to develop and support innovative software solutions for space operations. Located in Colorado Springs, this role involves developing modular capabilities for the Space C2 system and integrating with existing systems.

The ideal candidate has a deep engineering background, experience in programming languages, and a drive to work on critical space software that impacts real-world missions. Excellent benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Strong engineering background from industry or school.
• 3+ years experience with several programming languages.
• Experience with Space C2 software systems.

Responsibilities

• Own the software solutions deployed to customers.
• Develop Space C2 and Mission Management capabilities.
• Integrate with legacy systems.

Skills

Programming languages (Java, Python, C++, Rust, Go, JavaScript)

Problem-solving

Clear communication

Understanding complex systems

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics

Tools

Kubernetes

OpenShift

Helm

Job description

Ground Software Engineer, Space

Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States

Compensation: $143,000 - 191,000 USD / year

About The Role

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company focused on transforming U.S. and allied military capabilities through advanced technology. The Space team is expanding AI‑powered capabilities into space, enhancing Space Domain Awareness, Space Control, and Command and Control for U.S. military and allied partners. The role involves developing fully integrated hardware and software systems, including Lattice for Space Missions and modular payloads, to address growing space threats.

Job Description

As a Software Engineer on Space Ground Software, you will own the architecture and deployment of software solutions that support customer missions for space operations and mission management. You will develop modular capabilities for the Space C2 system built on the Anduril Lattice platform, integrating with legacy systems and new space systems, and deploy robust capabilities on operational timelines for DoD and IC customers.

What You’ll Do

• Own the software solutions deployed to customers.
• Develop Space C2 and Mission Management capabilities to enable end‑to‑end mission systems.
• Integrate with legacy systems to unlock 21st‑century capabilities.
• Write code to improve products and scale mission capability to different users.
• Collaborate across teams to plan, build, and test complex functionality.
• Create and analyze metrics for debugging and monitoring.
• Triage issues, root cause failures, and coordinate next steps.
• Partner with end‑users to transform needs into features while balancing user experience with engineering constraints.

Required Qualifications

• Strong engineering background from industry or school, ideally in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics.
• Ability to quickly understand and navigate complex systems and detailed requirements.
• Capable of solving complex technical problems with little oversight.
• Clear communication and organizational skills including documentation and training material.
• 3+ years experience with several programming languages such as Java, Python, C++, Rust, Go, JavaScript, etc.
• Experience with Space C2 software systems and spacecraft operations.
• A desire to work on critical software with real‑world impact.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Go, Rust, or C++.
• Experience with deployment tooling such as Kubernetes, OpenShift, or Helm.
• Previous exposure to space ground hardware like sensors, radars, telescopes.
• Previous exposure to space‑related simulation and hardware integration.
• Desire to work on critical space software.
• Experience with existing space software standards and modular services development.

Benefits

Anduril offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, available at little to no cost to employees. The package supports health, recovery, and what comes next. For more details, visit Anduril's benefits page.