Robotics Software Engineer, Air Vehicle Autonomy

Anduril Industries

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Work type: On-site
Location: Seattle, WA
Salary: $191,000–$253,000 / yr
Posted: today

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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.

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TL;DR · Robotics Software Engineer, Air Vehicle Autonomy

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As a Robotics Software Engineer on the Air Vehicle Autonomy team, you will work at a senior level to develop and enhance autonomous systems for air vehicles. Your daily responsibilities include designing, implementing, and testing software solutions in C++ or Rust within a Linux environment, ensuring robustness and efficiency of flight control algorithms. You must possess strong problem-solving skills and experience with real-time embedded systems, as well as familiarity with robotics frameworks such as ROS (Robot Operating System). This role requires a Master’s or PhD degree and a Top Secret security clearance due to the highly sensitive nature of the work involving cutting-edge autonomous technology for military applications.

Skills

C++ Rust Linux CI/CD

What you'll do

Develop and maintain software for autonomous air vehicles using C++ or Rust.
Ensure robustness and efficiency of vehicle control systems in Linux environments.
Implement algorithms for navigation, obstacle avoidance, and mission planning.
Integrate sensor data to enhance situational awareness and decision-making capabilities.
Conduct thorough testing and debugging to improve system reliability and performance.

What we're looking for

Top Secret security clearance required
3+ years of experience in C++ or Rust on Linux
MS or PhD degree in a relevant field
Strong background in robotics software development
Experience with air vehicle autonomy systems
Excellent problem-solving and algorithm design skills

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