Real-Time C++ Engineer for Radar Tracking Systems

Anduril Industries, Inc.; Broomfield (CO); On-site; USD 126,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company focused on transforming U.S. and allied military capabilities with AI-powered systems.

The Air & Missile Defense Radar team designs tracking algorithms and high-performance software to detect and track airborne threats in real time, protecting lives and assets. The role collaborates with radar engineers to integrate tracking solutions into end-to-end defense systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS, engineering, mathematics, physics, or related technical field.
• Strong programming skills in C++ and Python.
• Solid foundation in linear algebra, probability, statistics, and/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

Mathematics foundations

Software engineering fundamentals

Security clearance TS/SCI

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering/Math/Physics

Job description

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company focused on transforming U.S. and allied military capabilities with AI-powered systems.

The Air & Missile Defense Radar team designs tracking algorithms and high-performance software to detect and track airborne threats in real time, protecting lives and assets. The role collaborates with radar engineers to integrate tracking solutions into end-to-end defense systems.