Lead, Autonomous Flight Software for UAVs

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Atlanta, Northern (GA, KY)

Hybrid

USD 252,000 - 333,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Job summary

Anduril Industries in Atlanta, GA, is seeking a Mission Software Lead for the ALTIUS-600 platform. You will own the onboard software ecosystem, leading a high-performing team across mission autonomy, C2, and flight software, bridging hardware and software interfaces to deliver reliable, certifiable flight software.

You'll collaborate with GNC, Avionics, Systems, and Hardware teams, aligning objectives with organizational goals while developing talent and guiding roadmaps for Group 1-3 UAV

Qualifications

  • 7+ years experience on high performing software teams.
  • 3+ years direct management experience of 5+ people.
  • Demonstrated ability to drive a high-performing technical team.
  • Hands-on technical work on interdisciplinary projects (robotics, autonomy, avionics, aerospace).
  • Strong embedded systems fundamentals: real-time software, drivers, Linux/RTOS.
  • Experience building and executing technical roadmaps.
  • Proficiency in C++ and Linux.

Responsibilities

  • Lead initiatives and drive outcomes for the VMS roadmap.
  • Architect and deliver complex systems integrating hardware and software.
  • Problem solve and innovate to guide teams toward solutions.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional partners and stakeholders to align goals.
  • Talent development and mentorship for software/robotics engineers.

Skills

Software leadership
Team management
Embedded systems
C++
Linux
Architected systems
Roadmaps

Tools

Linux

Job description

Anduril Industries in Atlanta, GA, is seeking a Mission Software Lead for the ALTIUS-600 platform. You will own the onboard software ecosystem, leading a high-performing team across mission autonomy, C2, and flight software, bridging hardware and software interfaces to deliver reliable, certifiable flight software.

You'll collaborate with GNC, Avionics, Systems, and Hardware teams, aligning objectives with organizational goals while developing talent and guiding roadmaps for Group 1-3 UAV

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