C++ Mission Software Engineer, Mission Autonomy

C++ Mission Software Engineer, Mission Autonomy Location: Costa Mesa, California, United States; Seattle, Washington, United States; Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Build and deploy autonomous mission software for multi-domain robotic systems. 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 The Air Dominance & Strike team at Anduril develops aerial and multi‑domain robotic systems. The team is responsible for taking products like Fury (unmanned fighter jet) and Barracuda (air‑breathing cruise missile) from concept to product. The team also develops Lattice for Mission Autonomy, Anduril's premier software platform that enables masses of Fury, Barracuda, and other first and third‑party robots to collaborate across various missions. We work in close coordination with specialist teams like Perception, Motion Planning, Hardware, and Test Engineering to solve some of the hardest problems facing our customers. We are looking for software engineers and roboticists excited about creating a powerful autonomy software stack that includes computer vision, motion planning, SLAM, controls, estimation, and secure communications. Required Qualifications Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or related field. 3+ years of production‑grade C++ and/or Rust experience in a Linux development environment Experience building software solutions involving significant amounts of data processing and analysis Ability to quickly understand and navigate complex systems and established code bases A desire to work on critical software that has a real‑world impact Travel up to 30% of time to build, test, and deploy capabilities in the real world Preferred Qualifications Strong background with focus in Physics, Mathematics, and/or Motion Planning to inform modeling & simulation (M&S) and physical systems Developing and testing multi‑agent autonomous systems and deploying them in real‑world environments. Feature and algorithm development with an understanding of behavior trees. Developing software/hardware for flight systems and safety‑critical functionality. Distributed communication networks and message standards Knowledge of military systems and operational tactics Salary $166,000 - $220,000 USD per year. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full‑time offers and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Benefits Comprehensive healthcare benefits in the United States. Income protection through life and disability insurance. Generous time off, including PTO plans and a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave are available. Family planning & parenting support coverage for fertility treatments, adoption, and gestational carriers. Mental health resources including free therapy and life coaching, plus legal and financial support. Professional development with annual reimbursement. Commuter benefits funded by company depending on region. Relocation assistance available depending on role eligibility. Retirement savings: 401(k), Roth, and after‑tax options for US roles; pension plan with employer match for UK & IE roles; superannuation plan for AUS roles. #J-18808-Ljbffr