Orbital Software Engineer, Space
Anduril · Costa Mesa, California, United States · Costa Mesa, CA (OC-00)
Defenseonsite$167k–$222k
At a glance
Highlights
- Build on-orbit software for end-to-end spacecraft mission systems.
- Advance mission autonomy for Space Domain Awareness and control.
- Integrate legacy and next-gen space assets across constellations.
What they offer
- Highly competitive equity grants
Ideal candidate
Mission-driven engineer with strong problem-solving skills who thrives on complex systems and autonomy for space operations. Excited to collaborate across disciplines and deliver critical capabilities for DoD missions.
Requirements
- Strong engineering background in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or similar
- Ideally 3+ years professional experience working with Rust or C++
- Ability to quickly understand and navigate complex systems and detailed requirements
- Capable of solving complex technical problems with little oversight
- Clear communication and organizational skills including documentation
- Experience with spacecraft software systems and spacecraft operations
- Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
Lab profile
About Anduril
Defense technology company building autonomous systems for military missions.
What they build
- Lattice OS
- Ghost
- Anvil
Known for
- Autonomous defense systems
- AI-powered command and control
- Rapid hardware-software iteration
Key facts
- Founded in 2017
- Headquartered in Costa Mesa, California
- Backed by Founders Fund and Andreessen Horowitz
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