Software Engineer, Modeling and Simulation, Space

ABOUT THE TEAM

Anduril's Space team is dedicated to expanding our AI-powered capabilities into the final frontier, enhancing Space Domain Awareness, Space Control, and Command and Control for U.S. military and allied partners. We're developing fully integrated hardware and software systems, including Lattice for Space Missions and modular payloads, to address growing threats in space and ensure our Guardians maintain a decisive advantage in this contested warfighting domain.

ABOUT THE JOB

We are looking for a Software Engineer, Modeling and Simulation to join our rapidly growing team in Colorado Springs. In this role, you will be responsible for developing cutting-edge web and desktop applications used for "serious game" purposes such as wargames, experiments, and simulations. These tools support multiple customers and programs across defense and national security domains. We are looking for developers with strong engineering fundamentals and experience in either full-stack web development or desktop engine development.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Evaluate customer requirements and design appropriate software solutions


• Develop and test application features, with supporting evaluation and documentation


• Contribute to game engine development across areas such as messaging and 3D graphics pipelines


• Collaborate with a team of engineers and manage individual project priorities and deliverables


• Optimize simulation performance and rendering pipelines to support real-time, large-scale scenarios with high entity counts


• Bridge simulation capabilities with Anduril’s operational software, enabling seamless transition from simulated training environments to real-world command and control

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong engineering background from industry or school, ideally in areas/fields such as Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics


• Track record of delivering production grade code in Python


• Experience with one or more general purpose programming languages and tools, including but not limited to: JavaScript, CSS, HTML, Python, Cython, C++, GLSL, OpenGL, WebAssembly, Three.JS, Git, GitHub


• Strong software engineering skills, including task and time management


• Self-starter and independent thinker


• Demonstrated capability to contribute to complex, multi-disciplinary engineering tasks


• Experience applying various software engineering and project tools, including version control; CI/CD workflows; and issue-based development tasks


• Experience in at least one of the following areas:




• Full-stack web application development


• Game or simulation engine development


• Computer graphics (OpenGL, DirectX, Vulkan)


• Model-Based Systems Engineering and Systems Modeling Language




• Working proficiency and communication skills in verbal and written English


• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Systems engineering experience, preferably with software development tasks


• Knowledge of or experience developing 3D graphics (WebGL/GLSL a plus)


• Experience with Docker and service-oriented architecture


• Experience building games or game engine architecture


• Familiarity with gaming, wargaming, or behavior modeling


• Experience working with the Department of Defense or Intelligence Community


• Experience performing technical analysis and presenting findings


• Willingness to travel or work at customer sites as needed

The 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: 

Benefits

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.

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