Air Dominance & Strike - Vehicle Software - Software Engineer (Robotics)

As an Air Dominance & Strike Software Engineer at Anduril Industries, you will focus on developing critical software for autonomous robotic systems. Your core responsibilities include writing and maintaining essential libraries, managing complex feature rollouts, and collaborating closely with hardware teams and operational experts. This is your opportunity to work on pioneering projects, such as the Fury unmanned fighter jet, and contribute to the future of defense technology.

To qualify for the Air Dominance & Strike Software Engineer role at Anduril, you must possess a BS in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. In addition, you should have experience working in a Linux environment with C++ or Rust, along with a solid understanding of data structures and algorithms. Remember, an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance is essential for this position as well!

While experience in C++ or Rust is a requirement for the Software Engineer role within the Air Dominance & Strike division, familiarity with Python and Go is preferred. These languages will enhance your versatility in contributing to various aspects of vehicle software development and testing, further amplifying your impact on autonomous systems.

As a Software Engineer in the Air Dominance & Strike team at Anduril, you’ll collaborate with talented individuals across multiple engineering disciplines, including vehicle hardware teams and operational subject matter experts. This collaborative environment is essential for iterating towards robust software designs that meet the demanding requirements of our advanced autonomous systems.

Anduril Industries is committed to the career growth of its Air Dominance & Strike Software Engineers through a professional development stipend, which allows for ongoing education and training opportunities. This support, combined with a dynamic work environment that emphasizes innovation, ensures that you can continually refine your skills while contributing to cutting-edge defense technology.

Explain your experience with multithreading in C++ or Rust, perhaps by discussing a specific project where you implemented concurrency to improve performance. Highlight your understanding of synchronization mechanisms and how they were used to avoid common pitfalls like deadlocks.

Discuss a particular experience where you had to analyze a failing software system. Mention the tools you used for troubleshooting, the systematic approach you took in identifying the root cause, and how you ultimately resolved the issue, stressing how this experience could be relevant to the role at Anduril.

Outline your design process, starting from understanding the requirements. Discuss how you'd think about system architecture, critical features, and collaboration with hardware teams. Illustrate how you would utilize simulation and testing to validate your approach before live deployment.

Share your experience with creating test plans and automation frameworks for hardware-software integration. Discuss specific tools and methodologies you've used to ensure reliability and functionality in embedded systems, emphasizing any lessons learned from past projects.

Describe your approach to writing clean, modular code, and your adherence to software design principles like SOLID. Talk about how unit testing, code reviews, and documentation play a vital role in maintaining long-term software quality.

Highlight specific projects that involved integrating various sensors into robotic systems. Explain how you managed data fusion and calibration processes, and how that experience equips you to contribute at Anduril.

Mention specific project management tools you've used, such as JIRA or Trello. Discuss the importance of agile methodologies in managing your software work, ensuring close collaboration with team members, and how those practices help enhance project outcomes.

Share a specific challenge you encountered in vehicle control software development, such as handling real-time data or ensuring reliability during high-stakes operations. Discuss how you approached and resolved this challenge, focusing on the skills and insights that emerged from the experience.

Explain how you actively engage with the tech community—through reading relevant journals, attending conferences, or participating in online courses. Share how you leverage your network to stay informed about the latest technologies that may impact your role at Anduril.

Discuss your passion for defense technology and how it aligns with Anduril's mission. Highlight any specific projects or values of Anduril that resonate with you, and how you believe your skills will contribute to the team's success.