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Senior Orbital Software Engineer, Space

Anduril· AFS : Space Engineering : Mission Software Engineering
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Costa Mesa, CA$191k - $254kFull-timePosted 10mo ago

About the role

Senior level software engineer responsible for architecture, development, and delivery of on-orbit spacecraft software with a focus on mission autonomy, across DoD/IC programs and IRAD initiatives, integrating with the Lattice platform and multi-domain architectures.

Responsibilities

  • Own the architecture, development, and deployment of on-orbit software, including autonomy algorithms and core flight code, for end-to-end mission systems.
  • Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and code review to engineers on the team.
  • Define interfaces to payloads, spacecraft buses, and networks across proliferated satellite constellations.
  • Lead integration with legacy and next-generation space and ground systems.
  • Shape IRAD efforts and translate them into capabilities for customer programs.
  • Drive cross-team planning, development, and testing of complex functionality.
  • Establish metrics and tooling for debugging, monitoring, and system health.
  • Lead triage and root-cause analysis of critical issues and drive resolution.
  • Partner with end users and mission operators to turn needs into features, balancing user experience with engineering constraints.

Qualifications

  • Strong engineering background from industry or school, ideally in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics.
  • Ideally 8+ years professional experience 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 and training material.
  • Experience with spacecraft software systems and spacecraft operations.
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Skills

Required:RustC++System architectureSpacecraft software & operations
Nice to have:PythonGo

Benefits

  • US Salary Range: $191,000—$254,000 USD (base)
  • Highly competitive equity grants
  • Top-tier benefits for full-time employees
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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