Mission Software Engineer, Vehicle Software, Communications

Slope; Massachusetts; Hybrid; USD 166,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Health and wellness support

Opportunities for travel

Job summary

Slope is seeking a Software Engineer to develop the core Command and Control software for the Lattice platform. In this role, you will build and ship software that manages real-time telemetry and autopilot tasks while supporting Ground Control operations.

The position demands 3+ years in C++ and/or Rust within a Linux environment, alongside a strong desire to innovate. You will have a chance to work on systems with real-world impact while traveling moderately to deploy capabilities.

Qualifications

• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance.
• 3+ years of production-grade C++ and/or Rust experience in a Linux environment.
• Experience integrating autonomous systems with military radio links.

Responsibilities

• Develop core Command and Control software for the Lattice platform.
• Ensure software runs on vehicles and Ground Control Station efficiently.
• Pioneer integration of GenAI agents for user guidance.

Skills

C++

Rust

Data processing

Autonomous systems

Complex systems understanding

Education

BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or related field

Job description

ABOUT THE TEAM

The Air Dominance & Strike team at Anduril develops aerial and multi-domain robotic systems. The team is responsible for taking products like Fury (unmanned fighter jet) and Barracuda (air-breathing cruise missile) from concept to product. The team also develops Lattice for Mission Autonomy, Anduril’s premier software platform that enables masses of Fury, Barracuda, and other first and third party robots to collaborate across various missions. We work in close coordination with specialist teams like Perception, Motion Planning, Hardware, and Test Engineering to solve some of the hardest problems facing our customers.

We’re seeking Software Engineers to build the core Command and Control software for our Lattice platform. This team is responsible for bridging the gap between hardware and human operators. Our software runs both on the vehicles managing real‑time telemetry, health, and autopilot tasks and on the Ground Control Station enabling operators to plan missions, visualize maps, manage massive fleets, and orchestrate complex autonomous behaviors. We are also pioneering the integration of GenAI agents into our systems, allowing operators to direct autonomous assets using natural language interfaces. This is a highly autonomous role where you will build, ship, and see your code run on physical hardware deployed in the world.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance
• BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or related field.
• 3+ years of production‑grade C++ and/or Rust experience in a Linux development environment
• Integrate autonomous systems with military radio links such as Link 16 and other third‑party waveforms
• Build robust link‑switching logic that keeps the mission running through degraded RF environments
• Design and implement failure modes for lost‑comms scenarios so vehicles act decisively when the link drops
• Experience building software solutions involving significant amounts of data processing and analysis
• Ability to quickly understand and navigate complex systems and established code bases
• A desire to work on critical software that has a real‑world impact
• Travel up to 30% of time to build, test, and deploy capabilities in the real world

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong background with focus in Physics, Mathematics, and/or Motion Planning to inform modeling & simulation (M&S) and physical systems
• Developing and testing multi‑agent autonomous systems and deploying in real‑world environments.
• Feature and algorithm development with an understanding of behavior trees.
• Developing software/hardware for flight systems and safety critical functionality.
• Distributed communication networks and message standards
• Knowledge of military systems and operational tactics

US Salary Range

$166,000 – $220,000 USD

BENEFITS

At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.