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Engg lists this Staff Flight Software Engineer, Embedded C/C++, Air Dominance & Strike - Advanced Effects opportunity in costa mesa, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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. Join our Flight Engineering team advancing the Air Dominance and Strike division's portfolio, where we push the boundaries of aerospace technology. We are seeking exceptional GNC Engineers to shape the next generation of advanced tactical missile systems, strategic weapons, and hypersonic strike and defense systems. As a key contributor, you will develop, test, and integrate cutting edge GNC architectures for subsonic, supersonic, and hypersonic autonomous systems, driving innovation in mission‑critical capabilities.
ANDURIL PRODUCTS: Anduril has received manufacturing contracts for missiles and we have many other active missile programs. We are honored to be part of the programs as a non-traditional defense company and are seeking highly motivated candidates to join us in the rapid development of a new, revolutionary missiles. 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.
WHAT 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
12+ 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 $191,000 - $292,000 USD
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.
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Worksite address
costa mesa, CA, 92626, US
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