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Anduril Industries · 2 months ago

Perception Engineering Intern

Costa Mesa, California, United States

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company focused on transforming military capabilities with advanced technology. The Perception Engineering Intern will develop advanced perception systems for autonomous aerial platforms, utilizing expertise in computer vision and robotics to solve challenges in visual perception and navigation.

AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentMilitaryNational Security

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Work at the intersection of 3D perception and computer vision, developing robust algorithms that power real-time decision-making for autonomous aerial systems

Develop and implement advanced structure from motion and SLAM algorithms to create accurate 3D models from multiple camera inputs in real-time

Integrate perception outputs with path planning algorithms to enable autonomous navigation in complex, unstructured environments

Design experiments, data collection efforts, and curate training/evaluation sets to develop insights for both internal purposes and customers

Collaborate closely with robotics, software, and hardware teams to integrate perception algorithms into autonomous aerial systems

Work with vendors and government stakeholders to advance the state-of-the-art in perception and world modeling for autonomous aerial systems

Qualification

3D computer visionSLAM algorithmsPython programmingPyTorchC++ programmingRobotics principlesData structuresAlgorithmsConcurrencyCode optimizationPath planning algorithmsSensor integrationGPU programming

Required

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

Strong knowledge of 3D computer vision concepts, including multi-view geometry, camera models, photogrammetry, depth estimation, and 3D reconstruction techniques

Fluency in standard domain libraries (numpy, opencv, pytorch, etc)

Proven understanding of data structures, algorithms, concurrency, and code optimization

Experience working with Python, PyTorch, or C++ programming languages

Experience deploying software to end customers, internal or external

Must be willing to travel 25%

Eligible to obtain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

Preferred

MS or PhD in Robotics, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Experience with perception systems for aerial robotics or other highly dynamic platforms

Experience with real-world sensor integrations, including LiDAR, RGB-D cameras, IR cameras, stereo cameras, or TOF cameras

Experience with GPU / CUDA programming for accelerated computer vision processing

Knowledge of path planning algorithms and their integration with perception systems in dynamic environments

Benefits

Healthcare Benefits

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

Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.

Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.

Retirement Savings Plan