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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # 2027 Early Career Flight Software Engineer - **Company:** Anduril Industries - **Location:** Costa Mesa, CA, United States - **Salary:** $112,000.0 - $149,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Data Analysis, Hardware-In-The-Loop Simulation, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Open Source Technology, Raspberry Pi, Serial Communications, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter, Information Technology, Hardware Infrastructure, GNSS - **Published:** September 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9139028/2027-early-career-flight-software-engineer ## About the Role * Must be pursuing or have recently completed a bachelor's or master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. * Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export-controlled information or facilities; U.S. clearance eligibility may be required depending on program. * Able to start full time in 2027., * A strong foundation in software development (for FSW candidates), control theory (for GNC candidates), or analytical modeling (for MSA candidates). * Keen interest in autonomous systems, UAS, and missile technology. * Excellent communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills. * Hands-on experience with Design-Build-Fly teams, robotics competition teams (such as FIRST or VEX), or collegiate rocketry groups. * Credible demonstration of aerospace-related hobbies such as high-power rocketry experience/certification, remotely piloted/semi-autonomous aircraft, or software integration on target hardware such as Raspberry Pi, Pixhawk, CubePilot (such as Cube Orange), or custom microcontrollers, using onboard IMU, GNSS, and Flight Simulation, Software-in-the-Loop (SITL) or Hardware-in-the-Loop (HITL) simulation environments. * Experience with open-source autopilot software suites like ArduPilot or PX4. * Experience with integrating flight hardware components including servos/actuators, IMUs, magnetometers, GNSS receivers and antennas, and serial communication protocols (such as UART, CAN, I2C, SPI) or radio telemetry links. * Basic familiarity with electrical test equipment (such as multimeters or oscilloscopes) and post-flight data analysis using tools like Python or MATLAB. ## Description * Assist in the design and development of flight software algorithms, GNC systems, or simulation models. * Participate in the integration and testing of software/hardware components in lab, ground, or flight tests. * Analyze data collected from simulations and flight test events to inform system improvements. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address engineering challenges and enhance system performance. * Engage in creative problem-solving to advance our UAS and missile technologies., 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. 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