Manager, Mission Software Engineering, EW

Manager, Mission Software Engineering, EWAnduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century's most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril's family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.ABOUT THE TEAMAnduril's Electronic Warfare (EW) division builds next-generation electronic warfare platforms that integrate with the broader Anduril Lattice ecosystem. The Mission Engineering team is responsible for ensuring these systems are operationally ready, successfully deployed, and continuously supported for customers in the field. We own the bridge between engineering development and real-world mission success.ABOUT THE JOBWe are looking for a Lead Mission Software Engineer to build and lead the EW mission engineering function. In this role, you will own the operational readiness and field success of our electronic warfare products. You will lead a team of mission software engineers responsible for production support, system deployment, field issue resolution, and rapid software fixes to meet urgent customer needs. You will act as the technical owner for mission system delivery from installation through sustainment, collaborating closely with embedded software, applications engineering, and test/QA teams to ensure our products perform reliably in operational environments.Above all, this role demands a "Whatever It Takes" mindset, executing in an expedient, scalable, and pragmatic way while keeping the mission top-of-mind and making sound engineering decisions to deliver successful outcomes correctly, on-time, and with high quality.WHAT YOU'LL DOLead and grow a team of mission engineers supporting EW product deployments and field operationsOwn customer success through the delivery, installation, and sustainment of operational EW systemsTriage field issues, drive root cause analysis, and coordinate rapid fixes across software and hardware teamsProvide technical leadership and hands‐on contributions across deployed system troubleshooting, software patching, and system configurationEstablish processes for incident response, post‐incident review, and preventive measuresCollaborate with embedded software engineering and applications engineering to ensure mission‐critical fixes are incorporated into future releasesPartner with end‐users to understand operational needs, translate them into engineering action, and balance urgency with engineering qualityEngage with customers to represent technical aspects of system performance and operational readinessCoordinate with test/QA and release engineering to qualify builds for field deploymentTravel up to 30% to support deployments, integration events, demonstrations, and customer engagementsREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS7+ years professional experience in software engineering, systems engineering, or technical operations2+ years in a technical leadership role (leading teams, setting objectives, driving execution)Experience with Haskell or Rust, as well as TypeScript codebasesExperience troubleshooting and supporting remotely deployed software/hardware systemsHands‐on experience with Linux system administration and debugging in production environmentsAbility to work across the software stack — from embedded systems through networking and application layersExperience engaging with customers to represent technical capabilities and coordinate on operational needsStrong communication skills and ability to collaborate across engineering, program management, and operations teamsDemonstrated ability to operate in unstructured environments and drive issues to resolutionEligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret SCI security clearanceWillingness to take on‐call responsibilities as needed to support production systemsWillingness to travel up to 30%PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSExperience with electronic warfare systems, software‐defined radio, or RF systemsExperience with containerized deployments (Kubernetes, Docker) in operational environmentsExperience with distributed communication networks and system‐of‐systems architecturesFamiliarity with CI/CD pipelines and release management processesExperience with Nix/NixOSPrior experience in defense technology or military operationsDemonstrated ability to mentor engineers, build team cohesion, and increase team capabilityUS Salary Range$191,000 - $253,000 USDThe salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full‐time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top‐tier benefits for full‐time employees, including:At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you're supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits .As set forth in Anduril Industries's Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.#J-18808-Ljbffr