Anduril Industries · 10 hours ago
Senior Ground Software Engineer, Space
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$191K/yr - $253K/yr
8+ years expAnduril Industries is a defense technology company focused on transforming military capabilities with advanced technology. The Senior Ground Software Engineer will be responsible for the architecture and deployment of software solutions supporting space operations and mission management, working closely with mission partners to deliver robust capabilities.
AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentMilitaryNational Security
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Own the software solutions that are deployed to customers
Own the development of Space C2 and Mission Management 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 more 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
Qualification
Required
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
Ideally 8+ years working with a variety of programming languages such as Java, Python, C++, Rust, Go, JavaScript, etc
Experience with Space C2 software systems and spacecraft operations
A desire to work on critical software that has a real-world impact
Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Top Secret SCI security clearance
Preferred
Experience with Go, Rust, or C++
Experience with deployment tooling such as Kubernetes, OpenShift, or Helm
Previous exposure to space ground hardware like sensors, radars, telescopes
Previous exposure to space-related simulation and hardware integration
A desire to work on critical software in the space domain
Experience with existing space software standards and modular software services development
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.
Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.
Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.
Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.
Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development
Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.
Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
Pension plan with employer match.
Superannuation plan.
Company
Anduril Industries
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that specializes in developing advanced autonomous systems to enhance national security.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$6.25BKey Investors
XPRIZEAlphaTON Capital Corp.Founders Fund
2026-01-29Grant· $0.15M
2025-12-16Corporate Round· $30M
2025-06-05Series G· $2.5B
Leadership Team
Brian Schimpf
Co-Founder and CEO
Joseph Chen
Co-founder
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