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2027 Early Career Flight Software Engineer

Anduril· Air Dominance & Strike
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Costa Mesa, California$112k - $149kfull-timePosted 1mo ago

About the role

Entry-level flight engineering role focusing on Flight Software, Guidance, Navigation & Control, or Modeling, Simulation & Analysis within Anduril's Flight Engineering department. Opportunities to design, develop, test, and analyze autonomous flight systems and related software/hardware integrations.

Responsibilities

  • 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 our UAS and missile technologies.

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.

Skills

Nice to have:Flight Software developmentControl theoryAnalytical modelingAutonomous systems / UAS / missile technologyCommunication and teamworkHands-on robotics / competition experienceFlight hardware integrationElectrical test equipment and data analysis

Benefits

  • Top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including health and recovery support.
  • Highly competitive equity grants included in the majority of full-time offers; part of total compensation package.
Last updated Sep 9, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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