Real-Time Air & Missile Defense Software Engineer

Anduril Industries, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); Hybrid; USD 165,000 - 218,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries in Huntsville is seeking a Software Engineer for Air & Missile Defense to design and implement high-performance tracking algorithms that monitor multiple targets in real time. You will work with radar engineers to integrate tracking solutions into end-to-end defense systems, ensuring low-latency processing of large sensor data streams.

The role requires strong C++ and Python skills, a solid math foundation, and the ability to obtain a U.S. Top Secret SCI clearance.

Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant experience or equivalent
• Strong programming skills in C++ and Python
• Solid foundation in mathematics: linear algebra, probability, statistics, or differential equations
• Understanding of software engineering fundamentals: design patterns, testing, version control, debugging
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret SCI security clearance

Responsibilities

• Design and implement advanced tracking algorithms for novel air and missile threats, including multi-target tracking, track fusion, and discrimination techniques
• Develop high-performance, real-time software systems that process radar sensor data and maintain tracks on dozens to hundreds of simultaneous targets
• Build and leverage modeling & simulation environments to validate tracking performance, quantify system capabilities, and identify areas for improvement
• Collaborate directly with radar engineers and system architects to integrate tracking solutions into end-to-end defense systems
• Optimize tracking software for performance-critical environments where milliseconds matter
• Communicate technical concepts and trade-offs to cross-functional teams, program leadership, and customers to drive informed decisions
• Participate in customer demonstrations and field tests to ensure successful deployment and operational effectiveness

Skills

C++

Python

Algorithms

Multithreading

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or related technical field

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

GPU acceleration

Job description

Anduril Industries in Huntsville is seeking a Software Engineer for Air & Missile Defense to design and implement high-performance tracking algorithms that monitor multiple targets in real time. You will work with radar engineers to integrate tracking solutions into end-to-end defense systems, ensuring low-latency processing of large sensor data streams.

The role requires strong C++ and Python skills, a solid math foundation, and the ability to obtain a U.S. Top Secret SCI clearance.