Mission Software Engineer, Vehicle Software, GenSWE

Anduril Industries, Inc.

Costa Mesa (CA)

On-site

USD 191,000 - 253,000

Full time

14 days+

Get more replies from employers

Send a job-specific resume in minutes.

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
Generous PTO plans
Mental health resources
Professional development reimbursement
Company-funded commuter benefits

Job summary

A defense technology company is seeking a Mission Software Engineer to develop software for autonomous systems including vehicle control and sensor integration. Candidates should have a strong engineering background and the ability to obtain a U.S. Top Secret security clearance. This position offers a competitive salary range of $191,000 - $253,000 USD and generous benefits including healthcare and professional development support.

Qualifications

  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance.
  • Strong engineering background in relevant fields.
  • Experience building software involving significant data processing.

Responsibilities

  • Develop software for vehicle control and integration.
  • Collaborate with other engineering disciplines.
  • Work on autonomous robotics systems.

Skills

Data processing and analysis
Complex systems navigation
Critical software impact

Education

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

Job description

Mission Software Engineer, Vehicle Software, GenSWE

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

ABOUT THE TEAM

Air Dominance & Strike (AD&S) is responsible for autonomous robotics systems like the Fury unmanned fighter jet and the Barracuda family of advanced effects. The AD&S Vehicle Software team is responsible for the software running on these systems. Our senior software engineers collaborate with other engineering disciplines to develop software for vehicle control, networking, sensor integration, and telemetry. We are looking for engineers excited to build the foundational vehicle software stack that supports the wide range of AD&S initiatives, from early concept simulation to first flight to live operations to 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 school, ideally in areas/fields such as Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics
  • 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
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

$191,000 - $253,000 USD

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:

Healthcare Benefits

  • US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
  • UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
  • IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.

Additional Benefits

  • Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
  • Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.
  • Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.
  • Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.
  • Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development
  • Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.

Retirement Savings Plan

  • US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
  • UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match.
  • AUS Roles: Superannuation plan.

The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process.

Interested in building your career at Anduril Industries? Get future opportunities sent straight to your email.

CLEARANCE ELIGIBILITY - This position requires eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.

EXPORT CONTROLS - This position requires access to information and technology that is subject to U.S. export controls.

U.S. WORK AUTHORIZATION - Are you authorized to work in the United States?

Get your free, confidential resume review.
or drag and drop your file here.
Similar jobs

Similar jobs worth comparing

Senior Mission Software Engineer, Vehicle Software, Active Clearance
Senior Mission Software Engineer, Vehicle Software, Active Clearance

Anduril Industries, Inc. • Costa Mesa (CA)

On-site
USD 191,000 - 253,000
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
Generous PTO and leave plans
Mental health resources
+2
Senior Mission Software Engineer, Vehicle Software, C++
Senior Mission Software Engineer, Vehicle Software, C++

Anduril Industries, Inc. • Costa Mesa (CA)

On-site
USD 191,000 - 253,000
Comprehensive healthcare plans
Generous PTO and holiday policies
Professional development reimbursement
+1
Staff Software Engineer, Vehicle Software, C++
Staff Software Engineer, Vehicle Software, C++

AI Chopping Block • Costa Mesa (CA), Northern (KY)

Hybrid
USD 220,000 - 292,000
Equity grants
Competitive benefits
Mission Software Engineer, Vehicle Software, GenSWE
Mission Software Engineer, Vehicle Software, GenSWE

Anduril Industries • Costa Mesa (CA)

On-site
USD 138,000 - 252,000
Healthcare plans (medical, dental, vision)
Life/AD&D and disability insurance
Generous PTO and holiday leave
+7
Senior Mission Software Engineer, Vehicle Software, Active Clearance
Senior Mission Software Engineer, Vehicle Software, Active Clearance

Anduril Industries • Costa Mesa (CA)

On-site
USD 191,000 - 253,000
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
Generous company holiday calendar
16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave
+3
Senior Software Engineer, Vehicle Software, V&V
Senior Software Engineer, Vehicle Software, V&V

Anduril Industries, Inc. • Costa Mesa (CA)

On-site
USD 191,000 - 253,000
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
Generous PTO plans
Professional development reimbursement
+1
Senior Robotics Software Engineer, Vehicle Software
Senior Robotics Software Engineer, Vehicle Software

Anduril Industries, Inc. • Costa Mesa (CA)

On-site
USD 220,000 - 292,000
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
Generous PTO plans
Professional development reimbursement
+2
Staff Software Engineer, Vehicle Software, C++
Staff Software Engineer, Vehicle Software, C++

Anduril Industries • Costa Mesa (CA)

On-site
USD 220,000 - 292,000
Mission Software Engineer, Vehicle Software, Frontend
Mission Software Engineer, Vehicle Software, Frontend

Anduril • Costa Mesa (CA), Seattle (WA), Washington

On-site
USD 166,000 - 220,000
Equity grants
Top-tier benefits
Mission Software Engineer, Air Vehicle Autonomy, GenSWE
Mission Software Engineer, Air Vehicle Autonomy, GenSWE

Anduril Industries • Washington

On-site
USD 138,000 - 252,000
Platinum Healthcare Benefits
Generous holiday and PTO plans
401(k) retirement savings plan