Senior Flight Software Engineer, Embedded C/C++, Air Dominance & Strike - Advanced Effects
Anduril Industries · Costa Mesa, California, United States
Posted about 3 months ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 87 days Anduril Industries's roles stay open a median of 87 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 1% of Anduril Industries's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Anduril Industries
- high 2263 stale, 67 reposted of 2,263 open
- Hiring momentum
- 3233 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-29
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Anduril Industries's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Anduril Industries.
About this role
As a Senior Flight Software Engineer at Anduril Industries, you will develop microcontroller software for flight control systems, focusing on advanced tactical missile systems. Your responsibilities will include creating device drivers, integrating sensors, analyzing flight test results, and supporting operational deployments. This role requires a blend of technical expertise in embedded systems and a passion for avionics and flight software.
- benefits
- 4/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Anduril Industries as an employer.
What you need
- 8+ years of experience in industry
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, etc., or equivalent experience
- Direct experience with DO-178 standards or similar certifications
- Direct experience in aircraft embedded software or other safety critical systems
- Strong C programming skills
- Background in low-level embedded software architecture, design and development
What you get
- Competitive base salary + premium benefits + equity
- Flexible Time off Policy and Company-wide Holidays (including a winter break)
- Premium Health Insurance options including Medical, Dental, Vision
- Retirement; 401k offering
- 16 weeks of paid parental leave
- Comprehensive family planning support
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of the tech stack beyond embedded C/C++ and RTOS
- Role involves working on defense-related projects which may have ethical considerations for some candidates
- Must obtain a U.S. security clearance, which may be a barrier for some applicants
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Listed by Anduril Industries on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-29. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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