Staff Robotics Software Engineer, Air Vehicle Autonomy
$254k - $338k • Costa Mesa, California, United States
Posted 12d ago
Job Location
Costa Mesa, California, United States
Tech Stack
Remote Work Policy
On-site
Categories
Applied AI Engineer
About the job
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company focused on transforming military capabilities with advanced technology. We are seeking a Staff Robotics Software Engineer to join our Air Dominance & Strike team, which develops aerial and multi-domain robotic systems. This role involves contributing to cutting-edge autonomy software, including computer vision, motion planning, SLAM, controls, and secure communications, for products like unmanned fighter jets and air-breathing cruise missiles. You will work on a premier software platform that enables collaborative missions for various robots.
Responsibilities
- Write and maintain core libraries and services for collaborative robot teams, including motion deconfliction and contingency management.
- Lead major feature development and rollout for complex products, such as terminal-phase autonomy for air vehicles.
- Collaborate with hardware teams and operational subject matter experts to align on requirements and iterate on designs.
- Develop and test autonomy software stacks involving computer vision, motion planning, SLAM, controls, and communications.
Requirements
- 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 of experience in motion planning, perception, localization, mapping, controls, or related system performance metrics.
- Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and manage full project lifecycles.
- Deep understanding of integrating sensor systems and utilizing techniques for perception and decision-making.
- Experience troubleshooting and analyzing remotely deployed software systems.
- Experience working with and testing electrical and mechanical systems.
Benefits
- Highly competitive equity grants.
- Top-tier benefits package including health, recovery, etc.