Anduril
Ground Software Engineer, Space
$167K–$222K
Chantilly, Virginia, United States +1 · Full-time · Posted Jul 30, 2026
- Location
- Chantilly, Virginia, United States
Costa Mesa, California, United States - Experience
- 4+ years working with a variety of programming languages; experience with Space C2 software systems and spacecraft operations is also required, with no duration stated.
- Education
- Strong engineering background from industry or school; ideally in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics.
About the job
Develops and deploys Space Command and Control (C2) and mission management software for space operations, integrating orbital and ground systems and legacy platforms for DoD and intelligence community customers.
What you'll do
- Own software solutions and develop end-to-end Space C2 and mission management capabilities for customer missions.
- Integrate legacy and new space systems; build, test, and scale software with cross-functional teams and end users.
- Monitor metrics, debug and triage failures, and translate user needs into features.
What they ask for
- Strong engineering background from industry or school, ideally in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics.
- Ability to navigate complex systems and requirements and solve technical problems with little oversight.
- Clear communication and organizational skills, including documentation and training materials.
- 4+ years working with a variety of programming languages; experience with Space C2 software systems and spacecraft operations; active U.S. Top Secret SCI clearance that can be maintained.
Nice to have
- Experience with Go, Rust, or C++; deployment tooling such as Kubernetes, OpenShift, or Helm.
- Exposure to space ground hardware, space-related simulation and hardware integration, or space software standards and modular services.
Pay
$167,000 — $222,000 USD (base salary)
Tools
Java, Python, C++, Rust, Go, JavaScript, Kubernetes, OpenShift
AI focus
The role develops Space C2 and mission management capabilities on Anduril’s AI-powered Lattice platform; no specific AI development duties are stated.
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