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Anduril Industries · 2 hours ago

Senior Motion Planning Engineer

Boston, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$220K/yr - $292K/yr

5+ years exp

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. As a Senior Motion Planning Engineer, you will be responsible for developing essential software for autonomous vehicles, interfacing with users to understand motion planning problems, and delivering robust algorithmic solutions.

AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentMilitaryNational Security

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Be responsible for the full lifecycle development of software products from problem discovery to solution delivery

Build algorithms to solve challenging and practical robotics problems across diverse mission areas

Maintain contextual awareness of technical architecture across autonomy software platform products in order to advise and guide design decisions across the organization

Mentor and coach junior engineers to grow into owning parts of the full software engineering lifecycle

Define what great looks like with regards to software engineering practices

Balance short-term tensions from the business against long-term product vision and roadmap

Qualification

C++Linux developmentMotion planningAlgorithm developmentControl theoryUser interfacingSoftware library maintenanceMentoring

Required

Substantial experience interfacing with users to deliver robust algorithmic software solutions and maintaining software libraries with many users

Minimum 5 years of software engineering experience writing C++ in a Linux development environment

Experience integrating motion planning solutions for autonomous vehicles or other mobile robots

Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities

Preferred

Be able to obtain and hold a U.S. Top Secret security clearance

Experience implementing standard motion planning algorithms such as RRT, PRM, MPPI, etc

Familiarity with standard guidance and control techniques for tracking planned trajectories

Background in control theory, physics, or mathematics

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.

We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.

We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.

Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.

Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.

Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.

Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.

Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development

Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.

Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.

Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.

Pension plan with employer match.

Superannuation plan.