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Anduril Industries · 3 months ago

Staff Robotics Software Engineer, Air Vehicle Autonomy

Costa Mesa, California, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

$254K/yr - $338K/yr

10+ years exp

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company focused on enhancing military capabilities through advanced technology. They are seeking a Staff Robotics Software Engineer to develop autonomy software for aerial and multi-domain robotic systems, collaborating with various teams to create innovative solutions for military applications.

AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentMilitaryNational Security

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Write and maintain core libraries and services that perform critical functions for collaborative teams of robots - for example, motion deconfliction and contingency management of fast mover air vehicles

Own major feature development and rollout of large, complex features for our products - recent examples include developing terminal-phase autonomy for various air vehicles and developing a test plan on live surrogates

Work closely with Anduril and 3rd party vehicle hardware teams, as well as operational subject matter experts (fighter pilots, UAV operators, etc.) to align on requirements during product development and iterate towards a final design

Qualification

Motion planningPerceptionLocalizationControlsSensor integrationSoftware troubleshootingEmbedded programmingPythonRustGoMulti-agent coordinationProject managementTeam leadership

Required

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

BS in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field

10+ years experience in one or more of the following: motion planning, perception, localization, mapping, controls, and related system performance metrics

Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams, set technical direction, and manage full project lifecycles from concept to deployment

Deep understanding of integrating various sensor systems and utilizing various techniques for perception and decision-making

Experience troubleshooting and analyzing remotely deployed software systems

Experience working with and testing electrical and mechanical systems

Preferred

MS or PhD

Python, Rust, and/or Go experience

Experience programming for embedded and physical devices

Multi-agent coordination of UAVs

Complex frame transformation problems, such as target localization or multi degree of freedom robotic arms

Benefits

Platinum Healthcare Benefits: For U.S. roles, we offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.

For UK roles, Private Medical Insurance (PMI): Anduril will cover the full cost of the insurance premium for an employee and dependents.

For AUS roles, Private health plan through Bupa: Coverage is fully subsidized by Anduril.

Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance 100% covered by Anduril, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.

Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans.

16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition.

Family Planning & Parenting Support: Fertility (eg, IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources to provide support from planning to parenting.

Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy, life coaching, and more. Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, available to you as well.

A professional development stipend is available to all Andurilians.

Company-funded commuter benefits available based on your region.

Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility).

401(k) retirement savings plan - both a traditional and Roth 401(k). (US roles only)