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Anduril Industries · 3 months ago

Mission Systems Software Lead

Costa Mesa, California, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$220K/yr - $292K/yr

6+ years exp

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company focused on enhancing military capabilities through advanced technology. They are seeking a Mission Systems Software Lead to architect and define software systems for a large air vehicle, overseeing development and integration while ensuring alignment with modern software practices.

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++ programmingMission systems standardsSafety critical softwareSoftware development practicesCross-discipline collaborationTeam leadershipTechnical documentation

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

Platinum Healthcare Benefits: For U.S. roles, we offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.

For UK roles, Private Medical Insurance (PMI): Anduril will cover the full cost of the insurance premium for an employee and dependents.

For AUS roles, Private health plan through Bupa: Coverage is fully subsidized by Anduril.

Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance 100% covered by Anduril, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.

Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans.

16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition.

Family Planning & Parenting Support: Fertility (eg, IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources to provide support from planning to parenting.

Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy, life coaching, and more. Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, available to you as well.

A professional development stipend is available to all Andurilians.

Company-funded commuter benefits available based on your region.

Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility).

401(k) retirement savings plan - both a traditional and Roth 401(k). (US roles only)