2027 Early Career Flight Software Engineer

The role

You will assist in the design and development of flight software algorithms, GNC systems, or simulation models. You will participate in the integration and testing of software/hardware components and analyze data from simulations and flight tests.

What you will do

• Assist in the design and development of flight software algorithms, GNC systems, or simulation models.
• Participate in the integration and testing of software/hardware components in lab, ground, or flight tests.
• Analyze data collected from simulations and flight test events to inform system improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address engineering challenges and enhance system performance.
• Engage in creative problem-solving to advance UAS and missile technologies.

Required qualifications

• Must be pursuing or have recently completed a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export-controlled information or facilities.
• U.S. clearance eligibility may be required depending on program.
• Able to start full time in 2027.

Nice to have

• A strong foundation in software development (for FSW candidates), control theory (for GNC candidates), or analytical modeling (for MSA candidates).
• Keen interest in autonomous systems, UAS, and missile technology.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
• Hands-on experience with Design-Build-Fly teams, robotics competition teams (such as FIRST or VEX), or collegiate rocketry groups.
• Credible demonstration of aerospace-related hobbies such as high-power rocketry experience/certification, remotely piloted/semi-autonomous aircraft, or software integration on target hardware such as
• Experience with open-source autopilot software suites like ArduPilot or PX4.
• Experience with integrating flight hardware components including servos/actuators, IMUs, magnetometers, GNSS receivers and antennas, and serial communication protocols (such as UART, CAN, I2C, SPI) or
• Basic familiarity with electrical test equipment (such as multimeters or oscilloscopes) and post-flight data analysis using tools like Python or MATLAB.

Benefits

• Comprehensive, competitive benefits package available at little to no cost to employees.

Before you apply

• Must be a U.S. Person.
• U.S. clearance eligibility may be required.
• 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.

About the company

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. Their family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system.