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Anduril Industries · 2 days ago

Staff Mission Systems Software Lead

Costa Mesa, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$220K/yr - $292K/yr

6+ years exp

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. They are seeking a lead mission systems software engineer to architect and define the software system for a large air vehicle, providing oversight and technical contributions in software development while leading the team through execution of development plans.

AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentMilitaryNational Security

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Organize integration events, scoping key deliverables and impact to broader program

Establish cross discipline sprint initiatives, unblocking teams to move out on feature sets

Develop software for key initiatives, reducing risk and unblocking team members in areas of high technical risk

Drive software requirements and specifications with cyber and safety considerations

Own and maintain software roadmap, with detailed breakdown of work and milestones tracked against broader program deliverables

Author documents to fulfill specific customer requests, including white papers and reports

Qualification

CC++Mission systems standardsSafety critical softwareSoftware development practicesAir-gapped environmentsDefense technology knowledgeSoftware architectureTechnical leadership

Required

BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or related field

6+ years of experience writing production software (C or C++ preferred)

General exposure to mission systems standards, including OMS/UCI, Link 16, and relevant government reference architectures

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 security clearance

Preferred

Experience working in air-gapped environments (without network connectivity)

Knowledge of defense technology and tactics, especially in the air domain

Awareness of safety critical software development practices, including DO-178c and/or MIL-HDBK-516C

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.