Range Instrumentation & Trajectory Tracking Engineer

Anduril Industries

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Hybrid

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
Salary
$112,000–$149,000 / yr
Posted
17 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Below market

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This role $130k
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About Anduril Industries

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that builds advanced hardware and software systems for national security, including autonomous drones, surveillance systems, and the Lattice AI command platform.

Anduril Industries currently has 1697 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Range Instrumentation & Trajectory Tracking Engineer

The Range Instrumentation & Trajectory Tracking Engineer joins the Test and Evaluation team to own the end-to-end optical data pipeline for high-velocity defense systems. This role involves deploying, calibrating, and operating multi-camera high-speed optical systems in the field while leading post-flight 3D trajectory reconstruction and data reduction in a lab environment. Key responsibilities include setting up SWIR sensors and high-speed cameras, performing spatial orientation calibrations, and developing ground, air, and sea capture solutions. The candidate will process raw video frames using Xcitex 3-D FlightPath or TrackEye to calculate missile trajectories and write custom data analysis scripts in MATLAB or Python to filter atmospheric noise. Required skills include cinematography expertise, long lens operation, cinema drone experience with FAA Part 107 certification, and knowledge of bespoke long-range video transmission solutions for defense technology applications.

What you'll do

  • Deploy, calibrate, and operate multi-camera high-speed optical systems in the field.
  • Perform spatial orientation calibrations to align camera coordinates with absolute earth and range coordinate systems.
  • Process raw multi-angle video frames to calculate 3D missile trajectories and flight dynamics.
  • Write custom MATLAB or Python scripts to smooth data, filter noise, and resolve coordinate anomalies.
  • Develop ground, air, and sea capture solutions for efficient and repeatable test results.
  • Manage and maintain camera gear and related equipment to ensure constant operational readiness.
  • Execute system-level testing of hardware and software in coordination with flight test engineers.
  • Create detailed capture plans that align with specific mission goals and marketing requirements.

What we're looking for

  • Proven experience as a cinematographer or in a similar role with a portfolio of work.
  • Familiarity with high-speed cinematography, long lens operation, and cinema drones.
  • FAA Part 107 certification is required.
  • Familiarity with bespoke long-range video transmission solutions.
  • Ability to write custom data analysis scripts using MATLAB or Python.
  • Experience in field operations including the setup and calibration of opto-mechanical tracking mounts and SWIR sensors.
  • Must be a U.S. Person due to access requirements for export-controlled information or facilities.

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