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Anduril Industries · 2 weeks ago

Software Engineer, Vehicle Management Systems

Atlanta, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$143K/yr - $191K/yr

3+ years exp

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company committed to transforming military capabilities with advanced technology. The Software Engineer for Vehicle Management Systems will develop embedded software for aircraft, focusing on vehicle control systems and collaborating with a diverse engineering team to enhance drone capabilities.

AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentMilitaryNational Security

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Design and implement vehicle control systems

Develop embedded software for pre-emptible Linux or RTOS applications

Develop device drivers, protocols, and APIs for aircraft sensors

Integrate new features and sensors into flight controller software

Integrate guidance and control algorithms with the flight software stack

Create Software-In-The-Loop (SITL) and Hardware-In-The-Loop (HITL) test fixtures and automation

Analyze flight test results and iterate quickly on fixes and improvements

Support device manufacturing efforts, debugging, and production-level test

Support operational aircraft deployments and field troubleshooting

Qualification

C++ programmingRust programmingEmbedded software developmentFlight control softwareLow-level device driver developmentSafety-critical systemsVehicle systems knowledgeSITL/HITL frameworksDebugging skillsCommunication protocolsPassion for problem solving

Required

3+ years of C++ or Rust programming experience

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent experience

Direct experience with embedded software or other safety-critical systems

Background in low-level embedded software architecture, design and development

Low-level device driver development experience; familiarity with both microcontrollers and application processors

Comfortable with typical embedded systems tools, compilers, debuggers, and IDEs

Familiarity with communications busses and protocols such as CAN, CAN FD, UART/RS232/RS422/RS485, SPI, QSPI, I2C, Ethernet, etc

Strong debugging skills, comfortable using instrumentation such as oscilloscopes and protocol analyzers

Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

Preferred

4+ years of C++ or Rust programming experience creating clean, efficient, and reliable code

Strong vehicle systems and avionics design knowledge

Experience building flight stacks or working with PX4/ArduPilot or proprietary autopilots

Familiarity with control systems, state estimation, and guidance algorithms

Bias toward delivery and rapid iteration to discover the right engineering investments

Willingness to take calculated risks and full accountability for outcomes

Passion for solving real-world problems quickly and effectively

Track record of designing, building, and delivering useful software to users — we want to hear war stories!

Experience with SITL/HITL frameworks, CI for embedded systems, and creating reproducible test environments

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.

Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.

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.

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.

Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching.

Annual reimbursement for professional development

Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.

Available depending on role eligibility.