Drimva

Anduril

Senior Software Systems Engineer, Launched Effects

$144K–$191K

Atlanta, Georgia, United States · Senior · Full-time · Posted Aug 21, 2026

Experience
5+ years with programming languages for analysis and simulation; safety-critical industry experience required.
Education
Degree in Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, or a related field.

About the job

Defines systems engineering and verification strategies for launched-effect drone products, coordinating integration testing, flight tests, safety practices, and cross-functional delivery.

What you'll do

  • Develop system-level integration tests for simulation and hardware testbeds, then validate performance through flight testing.
  • Set requirements, verification plans, and testing strategies, including alignment with applicable industry standards.
  • Coordinate cross-functional programs, test events, dependencies, and technical roadmap execution.

What they ask for

  • 5+ years of experience with Python, C++, or Rust for analysis and simulation, plus modern software development and testing practices.
  • Degree in Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, or a related field.
  • Safety-critical industry experience, including software safety analysis and requirements-driven verification and validation.
  • Experience with cloud platforms, testable system/software requirements, and large-scale data modeling, analysis, and visualization; willing to travel up to 25% and eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. security clearance.

Nice to have

  • Sensor modeling, simulation, and analysis experience; experience building programs for software deliverables from the ground up.
  • Experience with JIRA and Confluence.

Pay

$144,000 — $191,000 USD (base salary)

Tools

Python, C++, Rust, AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Palantir Foundry, Tableau

AI focus

Requires skills in Statistics and AI/ML; develops and validates systems for autonomous aerial products.

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First seen Oct 10, 2026 · Last verified Nov 5, 2026 (UTC)