Ground Software Engineer, Space
Anduril· AFS : Space Engineering : Mission Software Engineering
Washington, DC$166k - $220kFull-timePosted 10mo ago
About the role
Mission Software Engineer focusing on Space Ground Software to architect and deploy Space C2 and Mission Management capabilities on the Anduril Lattice platform, supporting DoD/IC space operations with integration to legacy systems and new space systems.
Responsibilities
- Own the software solutions that are deployed to customers
- Own the development of Space C2 and Mission Management capabilities to enable delivery of end-to-end mission systems
- Integrate with legacy systems to unlock 21st-century capabilities
- Write code to improve products and scale the mission capability to different users more customers
- Collaborate across multiple teams to plan, build, and test complex functionality
- Create and analyze metrics that are leveraged for debugging and monitoring
- Triage issues, root cause failures, and coordinate next-steps
- Partner with end-users to turn needs into features while balancing user experience with engineering constraints
Qualifications
- Strong engineering background from industry or school, ideally in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics
- 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 and training material
- 4+ years working with a variety of programming languages such as Java, Python, C++, Rust, Go, JavaScript, etc.
- Experience with Space C2 software systems and spacecraft operations
- A desire to work on critical software that has a real-world impact
- Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Top Secret SCI security clearance
Skills
Required:Programming languages (Java, Python, C++, Rust, Go, JavaScript)Space C2 software systemsSystems integration
Benefits
- Top-tier benefits for full-time employees (health, recovery, and other supports)
- Equity grants in the majority of full-time offers
- Competitive compensation package including base salary and potential equity
Last updated Jul 8, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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