Mission Systems Software Engineer — Secure Autonomy

Anduril Industries; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 166,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company delivering autonomous systems and advanced security capabilities. The role targets engineers experienced in C++/Rust within Linux, focused on building secure software for mission-critical platforms. Candidates should be able to navigate complex systems, own their work, and be eligible for a U.S.

Secret clearance. Travel up to 30% is expected. The team emphasizes security-by-design and operational readiness, with competitive compensation

Qualifications

• BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or related field.
• 2–3+ years of production-grade C++, Rust or equivalent experience in a Linux development environment.
• Experience designing and building secure software systems.
• Ability to quickly understand and navigate complex systems and established code bases.
• Travel up to 30% of time to build, test, and deploy capabilities in the real world.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.
• Track record of high ownership and bias for action.

Skills

C++/Rust development

Secure software design

Codebase understanding

Ownership / bias for action

Security clearance

Education

BS/MS/PhD in CS/SE/Math/Physics or related field

Job description

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company delivering autonomous systems and advanced security capabilities. The role targets engineers experienced in C++/Rust within Linux, focused on building secure software for mission-critical platforms. Candidates should be able to navigate complex systems, own their work, and be eligible for a U.S.

Secret clearance. Travel up to 30% is expected. The team emphasizes security-by-design and operational readiness, with competitive compensation