Software Engineer, Air & Missile Defense
About this role
Defending critical assets from complex airborne threats requires real-time tracking algorithms capable of processing massive sensor data streams in milliseconds. The Air & Missile Defense Radar team solves this challenge by developing production-grade software that detects, tracks, and characterizes targets for government and industry customers.
Software engineers on this team design advanced multi-target tracking systems, build simulation environments for validation, and integrate solutions directly into end-to-end defense architectures. Candidates with a strong foundation in mathematics, proficiency in C++ and Python, and an interest in applying signal processing to real-world problems will thrive in this environment.
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 and quantify system capabilities.
- 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 speed and millisecond response times matter.
- 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 5 years of relevant experience alongside a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related technical field.
- Demonstrate strong programming skills in both C++ and Python.
- Maintain a solid foundation in mathematics covering linear algebra, probability, statistics, and differential equations.
- Understand core software engineering fundamentals including design patterns, testing, version control, and debugging.
- Hold the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret SCI security clearance.
Nice to have
- Experience with tracking, estimation, or filtering algorithms such as 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 like multithreading and GPU acceleration
- Knowledge of machine learning techniques for classification, clustering, or data association
- Proficiency with database technologies, web development frameworks, and modeling or simulation tools like MATLAB or Simulink
Benefits
- Top-tier benefits for full-time employees ensuring support in health and recovery
- Highly competitive equity grants included in the majority of full-time offers
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What is the salary range for this position?
The salary range for this role is estimated between $165,000 and $218,000 USD based on base salary only. Actual offers may vary based on work experience, education, training, critical skills, and business considerations.
Where is the role located?
This full-time position is located in Huntsville, Alabama, United States.
What security clearance is required?
Candidates must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret SCI security clearance.
Are academic transcripts required to apply?
Transcripts are requested as part of the early application process to understand your academic background and coursework. Unofficial transcripts obtained online are acceptable for this assessment.
The application is on the official Anduril Industries careers page.
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