Software Engineer, Space

We are looking for Software Engineers to join our rapidly growing team in Chantilly, VA. In this role, you will be responsible for implementation of flight software, ground test software, ground station software - at both embedded and application levels. The engineering team as a whole must span the capabilities of deeply embedded software design, implementation, and debugging, including data protocols, RF communication, machine learning, computer vision, and implementing control algorithms in a computationally-restricted environment; host side software for user interfaces, equipment interfaces, machine-to-machine communication, data analysis, display, compression and extraction to human-useable forms; and interfacing with existing Command and Control software and databases to integrate the spacecraft systems in a simple fashion. The embedded tasking will also include writing code to operate at the intersection of hardware, FPGA, and software. WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Work with a cross-functional team to design market leading space flight hardware and associated ground equipment products
• Implement software components through rapid prototyping, design verification, and space qualification activities
• Learn and apply modern space-flight software design standards and guidelines (e.g. fault detection and recovery, error checking, data redundancy, etc.) to create high-reliability, highly manufacturable assemblies which can be debugged and safely upgraded on orbit
• Implement low- and high-level mission functionality on combinations of high-speed digital, precision analog, RF, and ultra low-power designs
• Participate in peer-level and cross-discipline design reviews and collaborate with other SWEs on your team to improve everyone’s capabilities
• Understand when to use low level firmware development for bring-up and test and when/how to migrate that code to full-fledged flight code
• Root cause investigation data collection and analysis in support of production operations
• Work in a fast-paced environment, having to juggle multiple concurrent projects and changing delivery timelines, 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.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, electrical / computer engineering, or similar engineering or technical field
• 2-8 years of professional experience, in software product development (mix of needs for embedded and host side focuses, with versatility in both desired)
• For embedded roles: Ability to read and interpret VHDL, and write code in C
• For host-side roles: Ability to work with GUI, databases, and a variety of high-level languages
• Ability to read and interpret schematics
• Familiarity with standard interfaces such as Ethernet, CAN, I2C, SPI, PCIe, MIPI CSI-2, etc
• Familiarity with common MCU, CPU, FPGA devices and technologies
• Knowledge of modern analog and digital electronics and electronic circuits
• Ability to determine manage work assignments based on prioritized direction from management, near-term goals, and day-to-day levels of progress
• Experience using cross-platform compilers and toolchains
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively with others
• Ability to work within our company and team culture and take ownership of the tasks assigned to you
• Willing to listen and learn from experts but still speak up when you have ideas
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret security clearance

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril’s total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including, At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits .

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.