Senior Software Engineering Manager, Simulation Platforms

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology.

The Senior Software Engineering Manager, Simulation Platforms will lead the development of high-fidelity simulation platforms used to evaluate advanced aerospace and mission systems in realistic, contested environments.

Responsibilities:

• Grow, mentor, and scale the engineering team significantly, fostering a high-performance culture
• Partner closely with the Chief Engineer to define the technical direction, modernize simulation architectures into modular systems, and own successful project execution
• Maintain and build strong relationships with key stakeholders across government-owned simulation environments and defense funding, acquisition, and innovation agencies
• Partner with business development teams to identify new opportunities, evaluate technical feasibility, and lead the technical writing of proposals to expand the team's footprint

Required Qualifications:

• Active U.S. Top Secret (TS) security clearance
• 5+ years of experience managing software engineering teams, with a proven track record of hiring, scaling, and developing talent
• 5+ years of hands-on software development experience with a strong understanding of complex systems architecture, API design, and modern software engineering practices
• Experience developing, deploying, and testing software within secure, classified, or air-gapped environments
• Experience partnering with business development teams, writing technical proposals, or helping scope engineering work for government contracts
• Proven ability to manage customer expectations and negotiate technical delivery paths when stakeholders have competing priorities

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in modeling and simulation within the defense sector, particularly with federating multiple simulators together
• Familiarity with translating intelligence assessments of adversary capabilities into high-fidelity modeled software environments
• Familiarity with modern defense acquisition, test, and innovation organizations (such as AFLCMC, TRMC, or DIU)
• A desire to remain close to the technology, with the ability to participate in high-level system design reviews and evaluate architectural decisions

The salary range for this role is $220,000-$292,000 USD per year. Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including comprehensive health, recovery, and wellness programs.