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Anduril Industries · 1 day ago

Staff Software Engineer, Robotics, Surface Maritime

Costa Mesa, California, United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Lead/Staff

$254K/yr - $336K/yr

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company focused on transforming military capabilities with advanced technology. The Staff Robotics Engineer will lead the delivery of vehicle perception and planning capabilities, ensuring the development and implementation of autonomous systems in maritime operations.

AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentMilitaryNational Security

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Own customer success through the design and delivery of a multi-year, multi-stakeholder software roadmap that spans across multiple teams

Leverage internal product and program-specific engineering teams to rapidly deliver capability beyond the scope of current platforms, with a clear path for both architecture and capability evolution over time

Partner with external teams, collaborating on interfacing requirements between diverse systems and technologies

Lead teams that architect, design and implement trusted safe navigation, collision avoidance, and situational awareness systems that balance constraints, restrictions and requirements in a multi-stakeholder environment

Drive the development and implementation of sensor suites, perception algorithms, planning algorithms, and test fixtures to deliver safe navigation and effective operation of Anduril’s autonomous vehicles

Perform high impact IC work in architecture and implementation across the whole perception and planning stack

Utilize advanced techniques in computer vision, sensor fusion, and machine learning to enhance perception and planning capabilities of Anduril vehicles

Conduct thorough testing and validation of perception and planning algorithms through development and use of simulation and analysis of data from real-world experiments, including evolving the data analysis tooling

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software engineers, mechanical engineers, and systems engineers, to ensure effective system integration and testing

Travel to co-locate with end-users and/or other teams up to 20% of the time

Qualification

C++PythonComputer VisionSensor FusionMachine LearningRoboticsMotion PlanningSLAMSimulation ToolsTeam CoordinationStakeholder EngagementRequirements DefinitionRoadmap ManagementMentoring

Required

Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Mechatronics, Computer Science, Engineering, a relevant field, or equivalent experience

Experienced and proficient in C++ and/or Python software development

Familiarity with autonomous vehicle hardware and sensors such as radar, sonar, LIDAR, and cameras

Demonstrated knowledge of at least one of: computer vision, sensor fusion, SLAM, motion planning, machine learning

Experience in a senior perception or planning role for the delivery of a robotic system

Capacity to act as the technical owner for a system, including stakeholder engagement, requirements definition, roadmap management, team co-ordination, design, implementation, sustainment and evolution

Ability to collaborate with stakeholders to define and implement robust validation and verification strategies for perception and planning modules

Capacity to learn and grow individually, while mentoring junior team members effectively, building team cohesion and capacity

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

Preferred

Experience with autonomous systems in the ground, air, maritime or space domains

Experience with simulation tools and frameworks, such as Gazebo, Unity, or Unreal Engine, for algorithm validation and testing

Knowledge of safety standards and certification processes for autonomous systems

Familiarity with System Engineering concepts

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

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

UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match.

AUS Roles: Superannuation plan.