Senior Flight Software Engineer, Embedded C/C++, Air Dominance & Strike
$166k - $253kAnduril Industries
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. The Flight Software team at Anduril develops flight computer vehicle software for all airborne and subsea vehicles. The right person for this role has experience in both commercial (product focused) and public sector (defense) technical environments, and is looking to leverage their passion for avionics and flight software. As a Senior Flight Software Engineer, you will be responsible for developing the microcontroller embedded software that powers Anduril's aircraft while working alongside a team of engineers with a diverse set of backgrounds and skills. Anduril has a collaborative culture with plenty of opportunities for ownership. As an early member of the team, your decisions today will have a large impact on the company now and into the future, as well as on our customers! NOTE: We have roles open at all levels for this team.
ANDURIL PRODUCTS
Anduril has been selected as one of two vendors to move forward on the Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program for the Air Force's flagship autonomous aircraft program. We have been awarded a manufacturing contract for our Fury CCA vehicle and we have other vehicles in development. We are honored to be part of the program as a non-traditional defense company and are seeking highly motivated candidates to join us in the rapid development of a new, revolutionary aircraft.For more information on the latest with Anduril, visit our Newsroom with articles such as "Anduril a year in review" and many more. Watch this short video showcasing our products at Anduril. Products these teams work on: Fury - Manufacturing Contract Barracuda - Manufacturing Contract Roadrunner Omen ThunderWHAT YOU'LL DO
Develop microcontroller software using an RTOS Develop device drivers, protocols, and APIs for aircraft sensors Integrate new features and sensors into flight controller software Create aircraft control systems Create SITL/HITL test fixtures Analyze flight test results Support device manufacturing efforts Support operational aircraft deployments CORE REQUIREMENTS 8+ years of experience in industry Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, etc., or equivalent experience Direct experience with DO-178 standards or similar certifications Direct experience in aircraft embedded software or other safety critical systems Strong C programming skills Background in low-level embedded software architecture, design and development Low-level device driver development, experience with microcontrollers and application processors Comfortable with typical embedded systems tools, compilers, debuggers and IDEs Familiarity with communications busses and protocols such as CAN, CANFD, ARINC-825, ARINC-429, MIL-STD-1553, UART/RS232/RS422/RS485, SPI, QSPI, I2C, Ethernet, etc. Strong debugging skills through use of instrumentation such as oscilloscopes and protocol analyzers Familiarity with revision control systems Must be able to obtain and hold a U.S. security clearance WHAT WE VALUE IN FLIGHT SOFTWARE Bias towards delivery and iteration, in order to discover the right use cases to invest engineering time in Willing to take risks and own the accountability for managing those risks Passionate about solving real world problems, quickly Insatiable desire to build and create Has designed, built, delivered useful software to users multiple times, we want to hear war stories! BENEFITS Competitive base salary + premium benefits + equity (final salary will be based on a number of factors including, level, relevant prior experience, skills and expertise) Flexible Time off Policy and Company-wide Holidays (including a winter break) Premium Health Insurance options including Medical, Dental, Vision Retirement; 401k offering 16 weeks of paid parental leave Family planning: We're proud to offer comprehensive family planning support. Fertility planning and treatment, adoption support, gestational carrier support and fertility preservation are all included. Unlimited Provisions: From breakfast to dinner, our kitchen team has you covered with healthy meals and snacks at every office. Relocation assistance US Salary Range$166,000-$253,000 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: Benefits At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you're supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits. Protecting Yourself from Recruitment Scams Anduril is committed to maintaining the integrity of our Talent acquisition process and the security of our candidates. We've observed a rise in sophisticated phishing and fraudulent schemes where individuals impersonate Anduril representatives, luring job seekers with false interviews or job offers. These scammers often attempt to extract payment or sensitive personal information. To ensure your safety and help you navigate your job search with confidence, please keep the following critical points in mind: No Financial Requests: Anduril will never solicit payment or demand personal financial details (such as banking information, credit card numbers, or social security numbers) at any stage of our hiring process. Our legitimate recruitment is entirely free for candidates. Please always verify communications: Direct from Anduril: If you receive an email from one of our recruiters, it will only come from an @anduril.com address. Via Agency Partner: If contacted by a recruiting agency for an Anduril role, their email will clearly identify their agency. If you suspect any suspicious activity, please verify the agency's authenticity by reaching out to View email address on click.appcast.io. Exercise Caution with Unsolicited Outreach: If you receive any communication that appears suspicious, contains grammatical errors, or makes unusual requests, do not engage. Always confirm the sender's email domain is @anduril.com before providing any personal information or clicking on links. What to Do If You Suspect Fraud: Should you encounter any questionable or fraudulent outreach claiming to be from Anduril, please report it immediately to View email address on click.appcast.io. Your proactive caution is invaluable in protecting your personal information and upholding the security and trustworthiness of our recruitment efforts. Data Privacy To view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit By submitting your application, you consent to Anduril Industries using a third-party service provider to conduct pre-employment risk, integrity, and due diligence screening and assessing potential risks as part of your application process. This third-party service provider provides risk-intelligence services that may include analysis of sanctions and watchlists, adverse media, public-record information, and other lawful open-source or commercial data sources. This third-party service provider does not act as a consumer reporting agency. Use of this provider helps to ensure compliance with applicable laws and protect technology, intellectual property, and organizational security. Anduril Industries$129k - $220k
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