Senior Software Engineer

Senior Software Engineer (Flight Software) Anduril Industries is a defense technology company focused on applying advanced technology to transform U.S. military capabilities. The Maritime Division seeks a Senior Software Engineer to lead the design, development, and delivery of safety‑critical embedded software for autonomous maritime platforms. About the Team Anduril’s Maritime Division assembles experts in software, robotics, AI, sensor fusion, and data analysis to create solutions that evolve maritime operations. They develop autonomous systems such as underwater vessel platforms and offer Robot‑as‑a‑Service (RaaS) AUV operations. What You’ll Do Design and implement trusted, safety‑critical Vehicle Management Systems that balance constraints and requirements in a multi‑stakeholder environment. Design and build scalable vehicle sub‑systems including sensor processing, state estimation, contingency management, actuation, payload interfaces, and mission systems interfaces. Contribute to the design and development of reusable software components across Anduril product lines. Develop real‑time embedded software using an RTOS. Write device drivers and interfaces for sensors and actuators. Create test and simulation fixtures for software‑and‑hardware‑in‑the‑loop. Support vehicle manufacturing and deployment. Mentor Software Engineers from diverse backgrounds. Travel to co‑locate with end‑users and other teams up to 20% of the time. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Robotics, Mechatronics, Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience. Proficient in C. Experience with an RTOS. Familiarity with communication buses and protocols such as CAN, CANFD, UART, RS232/RS422/RS485, SPI, QSPI, I2C, Ethernet, ARINC‑825, ARINC‑429, MIL‑STD‑1553. Strong systems programming skills: algorithms, data structures, concurrency, optimization. Ability to act as technical owner: stakeholder engagement, requirement definition, roadmap management, team coordination, design, implementation, sustainment, and evolution. Capacity to learn, grow, and mentor junior team members. Eligibility to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance. Preferred Qualifications Experience developing embedded applications for autonomous vehicle software systems. Experience with high‑assurance safety‑critical software applications. Experience interfacing with sensors and actuators. Experience troubleshooting and analysing remotely deployed software systems. Experience testing electrical and mechanical systems. Experience with DO‑178, IEC 61508, or similar certifications. Familiarity with navigation and communications systems. Experience across the product delivery lifecycle, including manufacturing, system acceptance, deployment, and sustainment. Familiarity with Systems Engineering concepts. Desire to grow into broader roles such as Staff Software Engineer, Software Engineering Manager, or Tech‑Lead‑Manager with line management responsibilities. Compensation and Benefits US Salary Range: $166,000–$220,000 USD. Salary offers may vary based on experience, education, and business considerations. Equity grants are included in most full‑time offers. Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for US roles. Full cost medical insurance for UK & AU roles. Annual contribution toward private health insurance for IE roles. Income protection: life and disability insurance. Generous paid time off, holiday hiatus in December, caregiver and wellness leave. Family planning and parenting support: fertility treatments, adoption coverage, and resources. Mental health resources: 24/7 free access to therapy and life coaching. Professional development: annual reimbursement. Commuter benefits (company‑funded) based on region. Relocation assistance (where applicable). Retirement savings: 401(k), Roth, after‑tax options for US; pension plan for UK & IE; superannuation for AUS. Employment Details Seniority level: Mid‑Senior. Employment type: Contract. #J-18808-Ljbffr