Senior UAV Flight Software Engineer (Embedded/RTOS)

Anduril Industries

Atlanta (GA)

On-site

USD 190,000 - 252,000

Full time

7 days ago
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Job summary

Anduril Industries, a defense technology company, is hiring a Senior Flight Software Engineer to develop embedded software powering Anduril’s aircraft. You’ll work with a diverse team to own sections of the flight stack from drivers to control law implementation and validation.

You’ll collaborate with GNC, hardware, and operations teams, mentor juniors, and influence design reviews. The role demands real-world engineering rigor and accountability for outcomes.

Qualifications

  • 4+ years of C++ or Rust programming experience.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent experience.
  • Direct experience with embedded software or other safety-critical systems.
  • Low-level embedded software architecture, design and development.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement vehicle control systems.
  • Develop embedded software for pre-emptible Linux or RTOS applications.
  • Develop device drivers, protocols, and APIs for aircraft sensors.
  • Integrate new features and sensors into flight controller software.
  • Integrate guidance and control algorithms with the flight software stack.
  • Create SITL and HITL test fixtures and automation.
  • Mentor junior engineers and help improve team practices.

Skills

C++
Rust
Embedded

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/EE/Aerospace or equivalent

Tools

Embedded Linux
RTOS

Job description

Anduril Industries, a defense technology company, is hiring a Senior Flight Software Engineer to develop embedded software powering Anduril’s aircraft. You’ll work with a diverse team to own sections of the flight stack from drivers to control law implementation and validation.

You’ll collaborate with GNC, hardware, and operations teams, mentor juniors, and influence design reviews. The role demands real-world engineering rigor and accountability for outcomes.

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