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Mission Software Engineer salaries

Pay ranges employers published in 8 open job postings for Mission Software Engineer roles at 2 companies, updated Sep 30, 2026.

Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD. How these figures are made

Pay distribution

Mission Software Engineer: postings by posted pay8 postings by the midpoint of their pay range, in 16 bands from $145K to $225K. Median $193K; middle half $193K–$222K.Median $193K$145K$225K

Postings per pay band: $145K–$150K: 1; $150K–$155K: 0; $155K–$160K: 0; $160K–$165K: 0; $165K–$170K: 0; $170K–$175K: 0; $175K–$180K: 0; $180K–$185K: 0; $185K–$190K: 0; $190K–$195K: 4; $195K–$200K: 0; $200K–$205K: 0; $205K–$210K: 0; $210K–$215K: 0; $215K–$220K: 0; $220K–$225K: 3.

Pay by level

  1. Mid level$193K median · $193K–$193K typical · 4 postingsMid level: middle half $193K–$193K, median $193K
  2. Senior$222K median · $149K–$222K typical · 4 postingsSenior: middle half $149K–$222K, median $222K

Companies hiring

  1. Anduril Industries$193K median · $193K–$222K typical · 7 postingsAnduril Industries: middle half $193K–$222K, median $193K
  2. Boeing1 posting · too few to show pay

Top-paying companies

  1. Anduril Industries · $193K median · 7 postings

By location

  1. United States$193K median · $193K–$222K typical · 8 postingsUnited States: middle half $193K–$222K, median $193K
  2. California$222K median · $193K–$222K typical · 5 postingsCalifornia: middle half $193K–$222K, median $222K
  3. Costa Mesa, CA$222K median · $193K–$222K typical · 5 postingsCosta Mesa, CA: middle half $193K–$222K, median $222K

Remote vs on-site

Remote: too few postings list pay to show a figure. On-site: $193K median, $193K–$222K typical, from 7 postings.

Newest Mission Software Engineer postings

  1. Senior Mission Software Engineer, Mission SystemsAnduril Industries · Costa Mesa, CA · $191K–$253K/yr · Posted Sep 29, 2026ApplyView posting
  2. Senior Mission Software Engineer, Vehicle Software, C++Anduril Industries · Costa Mesa, CA · $191K–$253K/yr · Posted Sep 28, 2026ApplyView posting
  3. Mission Software Engineer, Air Vehicle Autonomy, GenSWEAnduril Industries · Washington, DC · $166K–$220K/yr · Posted Aug 18, 2026ApplyView posting
  4. Mission Software Engineer (Experienced or Senior)Boeing · United States · $127K–$171K/yr · Posted Aug 17, 2026ApplyView posting
  5. Mission Software Engineer, Vehicle Software, Active ClearanceAnduril Industries · Costa Mesa, CA · $166K–$220K/yr · Posted May 12, 2026ApplyView posting
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Questions and answers

How much does a Mission Software Engineer make?

The median posted base pay for Mission Software Engineer jobs is $193K a year, from 8 job postings with pay at 2 companies.

What is the typical Mission Software Engineer pay range?

The middle half of postings list $193K–$222K. The top 10% list $222K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $149K or less.

Which companies pay the most for Mission Software Engineer jobs?

By median posted pay: Anduril Industries ($193K).

How does Mission Software Engineer pay change with level?

Median posted pay by level read from job titles: Mid level $193K, Senior $222K.

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