Senior Orbital Mission Software Engineer, Space
$168k - $252kDormont Manufacturing Co
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting‑edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years. ABOUT THE TEAM Anduril’s Space team is dedicated to expanding our AI-powered capabilities into the final frontier, enhancing Space Domain Awareness, Space Control, and Command and Control for U.S. military and allied partners. We’re developing fully integrated hardware and software systems, including Lattice for Space Missions and modular payloads, to address growing threats in space and ensure our Guardians maintain a decisive advantage in this contested warfighting domain. ABOUT THE JOB As a Senior Orbital Mission Software Engineer on Space, you will own the architecture and deployment of software solutions that support specific customer missions for on‑orbit spacecraft operations and mission management. As a senior software engineer, you will provide guidance and oversight to a team developing modular capabilities to support the DoD and IC customers across the space domain. This will involve architecture of an orbital software system in coordination with the Anduril Lattice software platform team, algorithms, techniques and coding development to support orbital systems and their interfacing with multi‑domain systems. The Anduril orbital software capability development will ensure integration with legacy systems that have been part of our nation’s critical defense for decades as well as new space systems being added to the cache of orbital and ground‑based capabilities. The role will also be responsible for the interfaces to multi-modal payload platforms, bus platforms and networking solutions in proliferated satellite constellations We work with mission partners and operators to deploy reliable and robust capabilities on operationally‑relevant fielding timelines to meet complex challenges across the DOD and IC. WHAT YOU’LL DO Own the software solutions that are deployed to customers. Own the development of on‑orbit software capabilities to enable delivery of end‑to‑end mission systems. Integrate with legacy systems to unlock 21st‑century capabilities. Write code to improve products and scale the mission capability to different users and customers. Collaborate across multiple teams to plan, build, and test complex functionality. Create and analyze metrics that are leveraged for debugging and monitoring. Triage issues, root cause failures, and coordinate next‑steps. Partner with end‑users to turn needs into features while balancing user experience with engineering constraints. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Strong engineering background from industry or school, ideally in areas/fields such as Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics. Ability to quickly understand and navigate complex systems and detailed requirements. Capable of solving complex technical problems with little oversight. Clear communication and organizational skills including documentation and training material. At least 5‑10+ years working with a variety of programming languages such as Python, C++, Rust, or Go Experience with spacecraft software systems and spacecraft operations. Experience with satellite mission autonomy to include fault isolation and recovery systems. Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Advanced expertise with Python, Go, Rust, or C++. Experience with deployment tooling like Kubernetes, OpenShift, or Helm. A desire to work on critical software in the space domain. Experience with OMS/UCI standards and modular software services development. US Salary Range
$168,000—$252,000 USD
The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril’s total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top‑tier benefits for full‑time employees, including: Platinum Healthcare Benefits: For U.S. roles, we offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you. For UK roles, Private Medical Insurance (PMI): Anduril will cover the full cost of the insurance premium for an employee and dependents. For AUS roles, Private health plan through Bupa: Coverage is fully subsidized by Anduril. Basic Life/AD&D and long‑term disability insurance 100% covered by Anduril, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents. Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans. 16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition. Family Planning & Parenting Support: Fertility (eg, IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources to provide support from planning to parenting. Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy, life coaching, and more. Additional work‑life services, such as free legal and financial support, available to you as well. A professional development stipend is available to all Andurilians. Daily Meals and Provisions: For many of our offices this means breakfast, lunch and fully stocked micro‑kitchens. Company‑funded commuter benefits available based on your region. Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility). 401(k) retirement savings plan - both a traditional and Roth 401(k). (US roles only) Anduril is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. The Anduril team is made up of incredibly talented and unique individuals, who together are disrupting industry norms by creating new paths towards the future of defense technology. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. We actively encourage members of recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and those with disabilities to apply, and we work to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all applicants throughout the interview process. #J-18808-Ljbffr Dormont Manufacturing Co- ...leading defense technology firm in Costa Mesa, CA, is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer, Space to drive technical strategy for innovative satellite missions. You'll lead multi-disciplinary teams to deliver software and hardware solutions that enhance military space...Senior
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