Software Engineer, Air & Missile Defense
About this role
Engineers who thrive on applying mathematics, software engineering, and signal processing to solve complex real-world challenges will find a natural home on this team. Anduril Industries operates in Broomfield and Fort Collins, Colorado, building advanced defense technology driven by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that converts thousands of data streams into real-time 3D command centers.
Within the Air & Missile Defense Radar unit, engineers design tracking algorithms and high-performance distributed systems to detect, track, and characterize airborne threats. Professionals in this position build modeling and simulation environments, optimize software for performance-critical environments, and participate in field tests and customer demonstrations to ensure operational effectiveness.
What you will do
- Design and implement advanced tracking algorithms for novel air and missile threats, including multi-target tracking, track fusion, and discrimination techniques.
- Develop high-performance, real-time software systems that process radar sensor data and maintain tracks on numerous simultaneous targets.
- Build and leverage modeling and simulation environments to validate tracking performance, quantify system capabilities, and identify areas for improvement.
- Collaborate directly with radar engineers and system architects to integrate tracking solutions into end-to-end defense systems.
- Optimize tracking software for performance-critical environments where processing speed is essential.
- Communicate technical concepts and trade-offs to cross-functional teams, program leadership, and customers to drive informed decisions.
- Participate in customer demonstrations and field tests to ensure successful deployment and operational effectiveness.
What you need
- Possess at least 2 years of relevant experience alongside a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience.
- Demonstrate strong programming skills in C++ and Python.
- Bring a solid foundation in mathematics covering linear algebra, probability, statistics, and/or differential equations.
- Show a clear understanding of software engineering fundamentals such as design patterns, testing, version control, and debugging.
- Maintain the ability to obtain and hold a U.S. Top Secret SCI security clearance.
Nice to have
- Experience with tracking, estimation, or filtering algorithms like Kalman filters, particle filters, or multiple hypothesis tracking
- Background in controls, estimation theory, or digital signal processing
- Familiarity with radar systems, sensor fusion, or high-performance computing
- Knowledge of machine learning techniques for classification, clustering, or data association
- Familiarity with modeling and simulation tools such as MATLAB, Simulink, or custom frameworks
Benefits
- Highly competitive equity grants included in the majority of full-time offers
- Top-tier benefits package covering health, recovery, and future needs
Skills and tech stack
Questions candidates ask
What is the salary range for this role?
The U.S. salary range for this position is $126,000 to $167,000 USD, which is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offers may vary based on work experience, education, training, critical skills, and business considerations.
What programming languages are required?
Candidates must have strong programming skills in C++ and Python. Additional familiarity with technologies like JavaScript, React, Node.js, and various database systems is also mentioned as beneficial.
Are transcripts required to apply?
Anduril requests transcripts as part of the early application process to understand academic backgrounds and coursework. If applicants choose not to share transcripts, they must provide detailed information regarding academic performance in relevant courses.
The application is on the official Anduril Industries careers page.
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