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Senior Mission Software Engineer, EW

Anduril
Anduril
Costa Mesa, California, United States
Sep 3, 2026
Salary not listed

At a glance

  • 7+ years of experience
  • Full time

Job Description

<div class=&quot;content-intro&quot;><p>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.</p></div><h3>ABOUT THE TEAM</h3>

<p>Andurils Electronic Warfare (EW) division builds next-generation electronic warfare platforms — hardware-enabled, software-defined systems operating at scale in contested environments

The team recently secured an $85M contract (first tranche of $125M) awarded in under 24 hours from funding, delivered 30 novel system configurations into active combat in under a week, and earned a unanimous fielding recommendation from government evaluators

Production is scaling from hundreds to thousands of units, and the software challenges are scaling with it.<br>We are building a new Mission Software Engineering (MSE) team to own the full software lifecycle — development, integration, deployment, sustainment, and customer success

This team needs experienced engineers who can take ownership of critical systems and drive technical decisions in a high-stakes, fast-moving environment.</p>

<p><strong>ABOUT THE ROLE</strong></p>

<p>Were looking for Senior Mission Software Engineers who bring deep expertise in at least one area and the ability to contribute across several The MSE teams scope is broad: embedded software and hardware interfaces, backend services and data pipelines, deployment and configuration management, integration with the Anduril Lattice ecosystem, and operator-facing applications

You might spike in one of these — what matters is that you can operate independently, make sound architectural decisions, and drive work to completion across team boundaries.<br>At this level, youll be expected to own significant technical areas, influence the teams engineering practices, mentor junior engineers, and interface directly with customers and operators to ensure our software meets the mission.</p>

<h4>WHAT YOULL DO</h4>

<ul>

<li>Own and drive the technical direction for one or more critical areas of the EW software stack</li>

<li>Architect and implement solutions that work reliably in production, at scale, and in contested operational environments</li>

<li>Debug complex cross-system issues spanning embedded software, networking, applications, and deployed infrastructure</li>

<li>Develop high-performance software — whether thats numerical algorithms for RF data, deployment automation, Lattice integration services, or operator tools</li>

<li>Drive engineering quality through architectural review, code review, testing strategy, and operational practices</li>

<li>Mentor junior and mid-level engineers, raising the bar for the teams technical capabilities</li>

<li>Work directly with customers and operators to understand mission requirements and translate them into engineering priorities</li>

<li>Collaborate with embedded software, DSP/RFML, systems architecture, and growth teams</li>

<li>Support field deployments, integration events, and customer engagements</li>

<li>Contribute to building the MSE teams culture, processes, and technical standards from the ground up</li>

</ul>

<h4>REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4>

<ul>

<li>7+ years of professional software engineering experience</li>

<li>Strong proficiency in at least two of: Haskell, Rust, C++, Go, TypeScript</li>

<li>Deep expertise in at least one of the following areas:</li>

<ul>

<li>Embedded systems, real-time systems, or hardware/software interfaces</li>

<li>Backend services, distributed systems, or data infrastructure</li>

<li>Deployment systems, CI/CD, configuration management, or infrastructure-as-code</li>

<li>Systems integration, networking, or system-of-systems architecture</li>

</ul>

<li>Experience with Linux systems at a production level (administration, debugging, performance)</li>

<li>Track record of owning and shipping complex software in a high-stakes or fast-moving environment</li>

<li>Ability to work independently and drive technical decisions with minimal oversight</li>

<li>Strong communication skills and comfort working directly with customers</li>

<li>Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret SCI security clearance</li>

<li>Willingness to travel up to 30%</li>

</ul>

<h4>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4>

<ul>

<li>Experience with Haskell and/or Rust in production environments</li>

<li>Experience with electronic warfare, software-defined radio, or RF systems</li>

<li>Familiarity with Nix/NixOS for deterministic builds and system configuration</li>

<li>Experience with FPGA development (Verilog, VHDL), especially Xilinx</li>

<li>Experience with MATLAB and C code generation</li>

<li>Experience with containerized deployments (Kubernetes, Docker) in edge or operational environments</li>

<li>Experience building engineering teams or functions from early stages</li>

<li>Prior experience in defense technology or military operations</li>

<li>Contributions to open source projects</li>

</ul><div class=&quot;content-pay-transparency&quot;><div class=&quot;pay-input&quot;><div class=&quot;title&quot;>US Salary Range</div><div class=&quot;pay-range&quot;><span>$191,000</span><span class=&quot;divider&quot;>&mdash;</span><span>$253,000 USD</span></div></div></div><div class=&quot;content-conclusion&quot;><p><span data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;>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 Andurils total compensation package

Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:</span><span data-ccp-props=&quot;{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}&quot;>&nbsp;</span></p>

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<h3 class=&quot;detailElios&quot;><strong>Benefits</strong></h3>

<p><span data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;>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.&nbsp;</span><em><span data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;>For more information, <a href=&quot;https://www.anduril.com/careers&quot;>Explore Our Benefits</a>.</span></em></p>

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<h3 class=&quot;detailElios&quot;><strong>Protecting Yourself from Recruitment Scams</strong></h3>

<p class=&quot;detailElios&quot;>Anduril is committed to maintaining the integrity of our Talent acquisition process and the security of our candidates Weve observed a rise in sophisticated phishing and fraudulent schemes where individuals impersonate Anduril representatives, luring job seekers with false interviews or job offers

These scammers often attempt to extract payment or sensitive personal information.</p>

</div>

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<p class=&quot;detailElios&quot;>To ensure your safety and help you navigate your job search with confidence, please keep the following critical points in mind:</p>

<ul>

<li>

<p class=&quot;detailElios&quot;><strong>No Financial Requests:&nbsp;</strong>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.</p>

</li>

<li><strong>Please always verify communications:</strong>

<ul>

<li>Direct from Anduril: If you receive an email from one of our recruiters, it will <em>only</em> come from an <code>@anduril.com</code> address.</li>

<li>Via Agency Partner: If contacted by a recruiting agency for an Anduril role, their email will clearly identify their agency. If you suspect any suspicious activity, please verify the agencys authenticity by reaching out to <a href=&quot;mailto:contact@anduril.com&quot;>contact@anduril.com</a>.&nbsp;</li>

</ul>

</li>

<li>

<p class=&quot;detailElios&quot;><strong>Exercise Caution with Unsolicited Outreach:</strong>&nbsp;If you receive any communication that appears suspicious, contains grammatical errors, or makes unusual requests, do not engage

Always confirm the senders email domain is @anduril.com before providing any personal information or clicking on links.</p>

</li>

<li>

<p class=&quot;detailElios&quot;><strong>What to Do If You Suspect Fraud:</strong>&nbsp;Should you encounter any questionable or fraudulent outreach claiming to be from Anduril, please report it immediately to&nbsp;<a href=&quot;mailto:contact@anduril.com&quot;>contact@anduril.com</a>

Your proactive caution is invaluable in protecting your personal information and upholding the security and trustworthiness of our recruitment efforts.</p>

</li>

</ul>

</div>

<h3>&nbsp;</h3>

<h3><strong>Data Privacy</strong></h3>

<p><span data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;>To view Andurils candidate data privacy policy, please visit </span><span data-contrast=&quot;none&quot;><span data-ccp-charstyle=&quot;Hyperlink&quot;><a href=&quot;https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/&quot;>https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/</a></span></span><span data-contrast=&quot;auto&quot;>.</span><span data-ccp-props=&quot;{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}&quot;>&nbsp;</span></p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p><span data-ccp-props=&quot;{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}&quot;>By submitting your application, you consent to Anduril Industries using a third-party service provider to conduct pre-employment risk, integrity, and due diligence screening and assessing potential risks as part of your application process

This third-party service provider provides risk-intelligence services that may include analysis of sanctions and watchlists, adverse media, public-record information, and other lawful open-source or commercial data sources

This third-party service provider does not act as a consumer reporting agency Use of this provider helps to ensure compliance with applicable laws and protect technology, intellectual property, and organizational security.</span></p></div>

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