Software Engineer, Battlespace Awareness
About this role
Engineers in this role design and implement advanced tracking algorithms for novel air and missile threats, while developing high-performance software systems that process radar sensor data in real-time. Team members build modeling and simulation environments to validate tracking performance and collaborate directly with radar engineers to integrate solutions into defense systems.
Anduril Industries operates as a defense technology company focused on transforming military capabilities through advanced autonomy, artificial intelligence, and sensor fusion powered by Lattice OS. The Air & Missile Defense Radar team develops tracking algorithms and software systems that detect and characterize airborne threats in real-time. Individuals who thrive here possess a solid foundation in mathematics and software engineering, and enjoy solving complex real-world problems for mission-critical operations.
What you will do
- Design and implement advanced tracking algorithms for novel air and missile threats, encompassing 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 milliseconds 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 0-2 years of relevant experience along with 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.
- Maintain a solid foundation in mathematics including 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.
- 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 like Kalman filters, particle filters, or multiple hypothesis tracking
- Background in controls, estimation theory, or digital signal processing
- Familiarity with radar systems or sensor fusion
- Experience with high-performance computing including multithreading, GPU acceleration, and distributed systems
- Knowledge of machine learning techniques for classification, clustering, or data association
Benefits
- Highly competitive equity grants included in the majority of full-time offers
- Top-tier benefits for full-time employees supporting health, recovery, and future needs
Skills and tech stack
Questions candidates ask
What is the salary range for this position?
The estimated US salary range for this role is between $111,000 and $147,000 USD 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 clearance is required for the job?
Candidates must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret SCI security clearance.
Are academic transcripts required to apply?
The company requests transcripts as part of the early application process to understand academic backgrounds and coursework. If someone chooses 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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