Robotics Software Engineer

Anduril Industries

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Work type: On-site
Location: Costa Mesa, CA
Salary: $191,000–$254,000 / yr
Posted: 117 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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

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JOB TITLE: Robotics Software Engineer The Robotics Software Engineer joins the Maneuver Dominance team to develop operationally relevant, multi-asset autonomy for drone platforms. This role involves leading the delivery of vehicle perception and planning capabilities, acting as a technical lead or senior individual contributor. You will own the software roadmap, architecting and implementing trusted safe navigation, collision avoidance, and situational awareness systems. Daily tasks include sensor selection, perception architecture, motion planning, and health management. You will utilize C++, Python, and advanced techniques in computer vision, sensor fusion, and machine learning. The work involves integrating radar, sonar, LIDAR, and cameras to solve complex autonomy problems. You will also develop simulation and test infrastructure using tools like Gazebo, Unity, or Unreal Engine to validate algorithms for autonomous vehicles.

Skills

C++ Python Computer Vision Sensor Fusion Motion Planning Machine Learning SLAM LIDAR Radar Sonar Gazebo Unity Unreal Engine Simulation Robotics Navigation Perception Algorithms

What you'll do

Design and deliver a multi-year software roadmap for vehicle perception and planning capabilities.
Architect and implement trusted safe navigation, collision avoidance, and situational awareness systems.
Develop and integrate sensor suites, perception algorithms, and motion planning algorithms for autonomous vehicles.
Perform high-impact individual contribution work across the entire perception and planning software stack.
Utilize computer vision, sensor fusion, and machine learning to enhance vehicle autonomy.
Conduct thorough testing and validation of algorithms using simulation and real-world data analysis.
Define and implement robust validation and verification strategies for perception and planning modules.
Lead teams in designing and delivering autonomous systems through their entire product life-cycle.

What we're looking for

Bachelor’s degree in Robotics, Mechatronics, Computer Science, Engineering, a relevant field, or equivalent experience.
3+ years of experience 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, or machine learning.
Experience in a senior perception or planning role for the delivery of a robotic system.
Capacity to act as a technical owner for a system, including stakeholder engagement, requirements definition, and roadmap management.
Ability to collaborate with stakeholders to define and implement robust validation and verification strategies for perception and planning modules.
Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

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