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# Flight Software Engineer, Embedded C/C++, Air Dominance & Strike

- **Company:** Anduril Industries
- **Location:** Costa Mesa, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $129,000.0 - $220,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), C++ (Programming Language), Compilers, Software Debugging, Device Drivers, Embedded C, Embedded Software, Ethernet, Revision Control Systems, Real-Time Operating Systems, RS-232, RS-485 Standard, Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter, PIC Microcontroller, Safety Critical Systems, Information Technology
- **Published:** July 21, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9044042/flight-software-engineer-embedded-cc-air-dominance-strike

## About the Role

* 2+ years of experience in industry
 * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, etc., or equivalent experience
 * Direct experience with DO-178 standards or similar certifications
 * Direct experience in aircraft embedded software or other safety critical systems
 * Strong C programming skills
 * Background in low-level embedded software architecture, design and development
 * Low-level device driver development, experience with microcontrollers and application processors
 * Comfortable with typical embedded systems tools, compilers, debuggers and IDEs
 * Familiarity with communications busses and protocols such as CAN, CANFD, ARINC-825, ARINC-429, MIL-STD-1553, UART/RS232/RS422/RS485, SPI, QSPI, I2C, Ethernet, etc.
 * Strong debugging skills through use of instrumentation such as oscilloscopes and protocol analyzers
 * Familiarity with revision control systems
 * Must be able to obtain and hold a U.S. security clearance

WHAT WE VALUE IN FLIGHT SOFTWARE

 * Bias towards delivery and iteration, in order to discover the right use cases to invest engineering time in
 * Willing to take risks and own the accountability for managing those risks
 * Passionate about solving real world problems, quickly
 * Insatiable desire to build and create
 * Has designed, built, delivered useful software to users multiple times, we want to hear war stories!

## Description

As a Flight Software Engineer, you will be responsible for developing the microcontroller embedded software that powers Anduril's aircraft while working alongside a team of engineers with a diverse set of backgrounds and skills. Anduril has a collaborative culture with plenty of opportunities for ownership. As an early member of the team, your decisions today will have a large impact on the company now and into the future, as well as on our customers!

NOTE: We have roles open at all levels for this team.

ANDURIL PRODUCTS
Anduril has been selected as one of two vendors to move forward on the Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program for the Air Force's flagship autonomous aircraft program. During the next phase, Anduril will design, manufacture, and test production -representative CCAs. We are honored to be part of the program as a non-traditional defense company and are seeking highly motivated candidates to join us in the rapid development of a new, revolutionary aircraft.For more information on the latest with Anduril , visit our Newsroom with articles such as " Anduril a year in review" and many more. Watch this short video showcasing our products at Anduril .

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WHAT YOU'LL DO

 * Develop microcontroller software using an RTOS
 * Develop device drivers, protocols, and APIs for aircraft sensors
 * Integrate new features and sensors into flight controller software
 * Create aircraft control systems
 * Create SITL/HITL test fixtures
 * Analyze flight test results
 * Support device manufacturing efforts
 * Support operational aircraft deployments, To ensure your safety and help you navigate your job search with confidence, please keep the following critical points in mind:
 * No Financial Requests: Anduril will never solicit payment or demand personal financial details (such as banking information, credit card numbers, or social security numbers) at any stage of our hiring process. Our legitimate recruitment is entirely free for candidates.


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