Senior Robotics Software Engineer, Payload Integration

Senior Robotics Software Engineer, Payload Integration

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

The Maneuver Dominance team at Anduril develops operationally relevant, multi‑asset autonomy. We focus on making large groups of autonomous systems work effectively together, leveraging existing Anduril drone platforms such as Ghost or Altius, as well as integrating third‑party platforms into the Lattice ecosystem.

We are seeking a Senior Robotics Software Engineer, Omen Payload Integration to join the Maneuver Dominance team. In this role you will design, develop, and integrate software that connects autonomous platforms with mission payloads, including stores management systems (SMS), networked devices, and hardware interfaces. You will architect APIs and data transport layers that move information reliably between vehicles, payloads, and ground systems in demanding operational environments.

• Develop Networked Software: Engineer scalable, robust software that interacts with networking devices, managed networks, and common router or switch hardware.
• Payload & SMS Integration: Design and implement software that interfaces with stores management systems (SMS) and other payload subsystems to coordinate the release and control of munitions and mission payloads.
• API/ICD Design: Architect and implement software APIs and Interface Control Documents (ICDs) using HTTP, REST, and gRPC to connect distributed systems across vehicles, payloads, and ground stations.
• Data Transport Engineering: Build and optimize low‑level data transport over UDP and TCP, ensuring reliable, low‑latency communication in constrained operational environments.
• Hardware‑Interfacing Software: Write code that interfaces directly with hardware, bridging embedded devices, sensors, and payload electronics with higher‑level autonomy software.
• Collaborate Cross‑Functionally: Partner with hardware, systems, vehicle, and payload teams to seamlessly integrate software into physical platforms.
• Real‑World Deployment: Travel up to 25% to test, debug, and deploy systems in operational environments.
• Iterative Development: Contribute across the entire software lifecycle, including prototyping, implementation, testing, and deployment.
• Troubleshoot and Debug: Analyze and resolve issues in deployed systems, ensuring reliability and operational success.

• Technical Expertise: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• C++ or Rust Proficiency: 5+ years of hands‑on experience developing production‑grade software in C++ and/or Rust. Strong programmers in adjacent systems languages will be considered if other qualifications are met.
• Networking Software: Experience building software that interacts with networking devices, managed networks, and common router or switch hardware.
• API/ICD Design: Experience designing and implementing software APIs and ICDs, including work with HTTP, REST, and gRPC.
• Data Transport: Solid understanding of low‑level data transport layers, including UDP and TCP.
• Hardware Interfacing: Experience writing code that interfaces with hardware (embedded devices, sensors, or payload electronics).
• Systems‑Level Thinking: Ability to navigate and contribute to complex systems and established codebases.
• Real‑World Impact: Passion for building software that directly influences mission‑critical outcomes.
• Travel Flexibility: Willingness to travel up to 25% to test and deploy systems.
• Global Operations: Experience working with international suppliers and customers in the EMEA region.
• Security Clearance: Must be able to obtain a Secret Clearance.

• Stores Management Systems: Direct experience with stores management systems (SMS) or related munitions/payload release systems in aerospace or defense platforms.
• Aerospace/Defense Background: Familiarity with aerospace integration standards, vehicle bus protocols (e.g., MIL‑STD‑1553, ARINC), or DO‑178/DO‑254 development practices.
• Distributed Systems: Experience designing fault‑tolerant distributed systems and message‑passing frameworks for…