Anduril Industries
Senior Mission Software Engineer - Maneuver Dominance
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Senior Mission Software Engineer - Maneuver Dominance
Mission Software Engineer – Maneuver Dominance Team
Anduril Industries
About Anduril Industries
Anduril is a defense technology company focused on transforming U.S. and allied military capabilities through advanced technology. By merging 21st-century innovation with defense priorities, Anduril accelerates the design, production, and deployment of AI-powered autonomous systems. At the core is Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that integrates real-time 3D command and control, autonomy, and sensor fusion to address the challenges of modern warfare.
About the Role
The Maneuver Dominance team at Anduril develops operationally relevant, multi-asset autonomy—integrating existing Anduril platforms (such as Ghost or Altius), integrating 3rd-party systems into Lattice OS, and pioneering breakthrough hardware and algorithms that shape the future of battlefield operations.
As a Mission Software Engineer, you’ll:
- Solve networking, autonomy, systems integration, and robotics problems.
- Make pragmatic technical tradeoffs to ensure seamless customer deployments.
- Embrace a "Whatever It Takes" mindset—delivering executable solutions with agility, speed, and scalability.
This is a hands-on role: games theory, robotics, and defense systems meet rapid iteration, real-world testing, and leadership.
What You’ll Do
Own end-to-end feature development and deploy scalable software solutions, driving collaboration across teams. Key responsibilities include:
Core Responsibilities
- Lead technical efforts from concept to deployment, defining and refining software solutions for multi-agent autonomy and mission-critical systems.
- Design and implement software for collaborative robotic platforms (e.g. motion deconfliction, contingency management for fast-mover vehicles).
- Collaborate cross-functionally with engineers, hardware teams, and operational subject matter experts (e.g., pilots, UAV operators) to ensure Alignment with mission requirements.
- Analyze metrics for debugging, monitoring, and performance optimization.
- Requirements triage & troubleshooting—assess failures, root-cause failures, and coordinate escalation paths.
- Mentor junior engineers and elevate the engineering bar through code reviews and design leadership.
- Travel up to 20% of the time for real-world testing and deployment of systems.
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Technical Areas of Focus
| Key Area | Example Tasks |
|---|---|
| Software Development | C++/Rust; modular, maintainable code for AI-driven autonomy. |
| Algorithms & Math | Motion planning, distributed systems, decision trees. |
| Systems Integration | Coordinating between hardware platforms, sensor fusion, military messaging standards |
| Testing & Monitoring | Metrics analysis, debugging, and simulation validation. |
| Military Systems | Input on tactics, aligning with real-world operational needs. |
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a closely related field.
- 5+ years of professional experience (industry preferred) specialized in C++ or Rust.
- Hands-on software experience with data processing, stream processing, or event-driven architectures (e.g., systems processing GB/s data rates).
- Record of delivering complex software systems into production environments with clear accountability.
- Strong ability to navigate complex systems,ूसियम onboard new developers, and debug enterprise software.
- Pragmatic mindset—balancing agility, scalability, and mission imperatives.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a UK Security Clearance (UKSV).
For this role, demonstrating experience with both theoretical rigor and real-world software deployment is critical.
Preferred Qualifications
(Not strictly mandatory but highly advantageous)
- Physics, Computational Mathematics, or Computer Vision background—particulary valuable for modeling & simulation (M&S) and safety-critical trajectory planning.
- Experience in developing multi-agent autonomous systems—building modular architectures, behavior trees, or hybrid control systems.
- Flight systems or autonomous aerial vehicle (AAV) development—experience with safety-critical flight software or motion deconfliction logic.
- Knowledge of distributed communication protocols—experience with DDS, UDP/ROS, <<complex messaging systems>>, or network-aware algorithms.
- Operational military familiarity—prior involvement in defense R&D or defense contractor projects.
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Salary & Benefits
- Salary Range (UK): £85,000 to varied (actual pay offer based on experience, skills, and specific contributions).
- Highly competitive equity grants included in majority of full-time offers.
- Comprehensive benefits package including:
- Medical, dental, and mindfulness support platforms (single/multi-tiered plans).
- Professional development subsidies (e.g., conferences, courses).
- Telehealth and emergency assistance options.
- Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) training.
- Flexible working models (guide to 1–2 annual workfrom-home weeks).
Security & Integrity Reminder
Anduril is committed to protecting recruiters and candidates from fraudulent job attackers. Please heed the following guidelines to validate outreach and applications:
✅ Valid Communication:
- All email correspondence from Anduril will use @anduril.com addresses.
- No upfront payment requests or demands for personally identifiable information (e.g. bank details, passport numbers).
⚠️ Across Red Flags:
- Replies come from doubted domains.
- Broken grammar or exaggerated claims.
- Recruiters who request “verification attempts” that feel out-of-the-ordinary.
📢 Reporting Suspicious Outreach: If you suspect fraud in an Anduril-sponsored role, contact contact@anduril.com for guidance.
Confidential Note on Candidate Screening: By applying, candidates consent to third-party screening for data validation to ensure compliance with UK law, regulatory requirements, and organizational security standards.
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