Staff Robotics Software Engineer, Air Vehicle Autonomy

2 days, 1 hour ago
Full-time
Lead
IoT and Embedded Systems
Anduril Industries

Anduril Industries

Anduril Industries is an American defense technology firm that specializes in developing advanced autonomous systems for integrated awareness and security across land, sea, and air, utilizing its proprietary Lattice platform to enhance intelligence, su...

Aerospace & Defense
1K-5K
Founded 2017
$2200M raised

Description

  • Write and maintain core libraries and services for collaborative robotic teams, including motion deconfliction and contingency management for fast-mover air vehicles.
  • Own major feature development and rollout for large, complex product features from concept through deployment.
  • Develop and validate terminal-phase autonomy and test plans using live surrogates.
  • Work closely with vehicle hardware teams and operational subject matter experts to define requirements and iterate on final designs.
  • Collaborate with specialist teams such as Perception, Motion Planning, Hardware, and Test Engineering to solve autonomy problems.
  • Support product development for systems such as Fury and Barracuda and the Lattice for Mission Autonomy platform.

Requirements

  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
  • 10+ years of experience in motion planning, perception, localization, mapping, controls, or 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 multiple sensor systems for perception and decision-making.
  • Experience troubleshooting and analyzing remotely deployed software systems.
  • Experience working with and testing electrical and mechanical systems.
  • Master’s degree or PhD preferred.
  • Python, Rust, and/or Go experience preferred.
  • Experience programming for embedded and physical devices preferred.
  • Experience with multi-agent UAV coordination preferred.
  • Experience with complex frame transformation problems, such as target localization or multi-degree-of-freedom robotic arms, preferred.

Benefits

  • US salary range of $254,000 to $338,000 USD.
  • Highly competitive equity grants included in the majority of full-time offers.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage at little to no cost for U.S. roles.
  • Company-paid life and disability insurance.
  • Highly competitive PTO with a holiday hiatus in December.
  • Caregiver and Wellness Leave for family care, new baby bonding, or personal medical needs.
  • Fertility, adoption, and gestational carrier support with family planning resources.
  • 24/7 mental health resources, including therapy and life coaching, plus legal and financial support.
  • Annual reimbursement for professional development.
  • Company-funded commuter benefits and relocation assistance for eligible roles.
  • Retirement savings options, including 401(k), Roth, and after-tax plans for U.S. roles.

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