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Mission Software Engineer - Air Defense

Defense technology company transforming U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology, powered by AI-driven Lattice OS.
$132,000 - $198,000
Backend
Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
1,000 - 5,000 Employees
3+ years of experience
AI · Defense · Robotics

Description For Mission Software Engineer - Air Defense

Anduril Industries is seeking a Mission Software Engineer to join their Air Defense team in Irvine, CA. This role focuses on developing software solutions for advanced defense systems that protect against aerial threats. The position combines elements of networking, autonomy, systems integration, and robotics, requiring a "Whatever It Takes" mindset to deliver mission-critical capabilities. The Air Defense team builds sophisticated systems that detect, track, identify, and counter unmanned aerial threats, working with cutting-edge technology and AI-powered systems. The role offers competitive compensation ($132,000-$198,000) and comprehensive benefits, including healthcare, equity grants, and professional development opportunities. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of programming experience, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work with complex systems. This position requires eligibility for a U.S. Secret clearance and involves up to 30% travel for real-world deployments. Join a team that's revolutionizing defense technology and making a direct impact on military capabilities through innovative software solutions.

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Responsibilities For Mission Software Engineer - Air Defense

  • Own the software solutions that are deployed to customers
  • Write code to improve products and scale the mission capability to more customers
  • Collaborate across multiple teams to plan, build, and test complex functionality
  • Create and analyze metrics that are leveraged for debugging and monitoring
  • Triage issues, root cause failures, and coordinate next-steps
  • Partner with end-users to turn needs into features while balancing user experience with engineering constraints
  • Travel up to 30% of time to build, test, and deploy capabilities in the real world

Requirements For Mission Software Engineer - Air Defense

Python
Go
Rust
  • Strong engineering background from industry or school in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics
  • 3+ years working with programming languages such as Python, C++, Rust, Go, etc.
  • Experience building software solutions involving significant amounts of data processing and analysis
  • Ability to quickly understand and navigate complex systems and established code bases
  • A desire to work on critical software that has a real-world impact
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret clearance

Benefits For Mission Software Engineer - Air Defense

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Mental Health Assistance
Parental Leave
Education Budget
Commuter Benefits
Relocation Benefits
  • Platinum Healthcare Benefits with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance
  • Generous company holiday calendar and competitive PTO plans
  • 16 weeks paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave
  • Family Planning & Parenting Support
  • Mental Health Resources
  • Professional development stipend
  • Daily Meals and Provisions
  • Company-funded commuter benefits
  • Relocation assistance
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan

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