Rust Vehicle Software Engineer – Autonomous Flight

AI Chopping Block, Inc.

Costa Mesa, Northern (CA, KY)

Hybrid

USD 166,000 - 220,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Anduril Industries in the United States is seeking senior software engineers to help build the vehicle software stack powering autonomous systems used in air dominance and strike programs. You will collaborate across disciplines to deliver software for vehicle control, networking, sensor integration, and telemetry.

The role requires a TS clearance, 3+ years in Rust or C++ on Linux, and the ability to work on mission-critical software with real-world impact.

Qualifications

  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance.
  • 3+ years of production-grade Rust and/or C++ in a Linux environment.
  • Experience with data processing and analysis.
  • Ability to understand large, complex systems and existing code bases.
  • Desire to work on mission-critical software with real-world impact.
  • Willing to travel up to 20% for on-site testing and deployment.

Responsibilities

  • Develop the foundational vehicle software stack for autonomous systems.
  • Collaborate across engineering disciplines for vehicle control, networking, and telemetry.
  • Translate requirements into reliable, robust software for live operations.
  • Contribute to simulation, testing, and fleet deployment activities.

Skills

Top Secret clearance eligibility
Rust and/or C++
Linux development
Data processing
Navigate complex systems
Willingness to travel

Education

BS/MS/PhD in CS/Software Eng/Math/Physics

Job description

Anduril Industries in the United States is seeking senior software engineers to help build the vehicle software stack powering autonomous systems used in air dominance and strike programs. You will collaborate across disciplines to deliver software for vehicle control, networking, sensor integration, and telemetry.

The role requires a TS clearance, 3+ years in Rust or C++ on Linux, and the ability to work on mission-critical software with real-world impact.

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