Robotics Software Engineer, Undersea Dominance

Anduril Industries

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Work type: On-site
Location: Costa Mesa, CA
Salary: $191,000–$253,000 / yr
Posted: 46 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live 2 days ago
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, Undersea Dominance

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Robotics Software Engineer - Undersea Dominance joins the Maritime Division to develop autonomous systems for complex maritime operations. This role involves end-to-end ownership of vehicle perception and planning capabilities, including sensor selection, integration, motion planning, health management, and behavior analysis. You will build scalable sub-systems for navigation, collision avoidance, and situational awareness while developing reusable software components across multiple product lines. The work focuses on solving technical challenges in the maritime domain by implementing advanced techniques in computer vision, sensor fusion, and machine learning to enhance vehicle capabilities. Required skills include proficiency in C++ or Python, experience with hardware such as radar, sonar, LIDAR, and cameras, and knowledge of SLAM or motion planning. You will also develop simulation and testing infrastructure using tools like Gazebo, Unity, or Unreal Engine to validate algorithms for autonomous underwater vehicles.

Skills

C++ Python Computer Vision Sensor Fusion Machine Learning SLAM Motion Planning LIDAR Radar Sonar Gazebo Unity Unreal Engine Simulation Data Analysis Robotics Mechatronics

What you'll do

Implement safe navigation, collision avoidance, and situational awareness systems for autonomous maritime vehicles.
Develop scalable sub-systems including sensor processing, motion planning, health management, and anomaly detection.
Apply computer vision, sensor fusion, and machine learning to enhance vehicle perception capabilities.
Create reusable software components across multiple product lines to ensure architectural consistency.
Conduct testing and validation of algorithms using simulation tools and real-world data analysis.
Act as a technical owner for systems by managing requirements, roadmaps, and project lifecycles.
Develop robust validation and verification strategies for perception and planning modules.

What we're looking for

Bachelor’s degree in Robotics, Mechatronics, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
Proficiency in C++ and/or Python software development.
Familiarity with autonomous vehicle hardware and sensors such as radar, sonar, LIDAR, and cameras.
Demonstrated knowledge 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.
Ability to act as a technical owner including stakeholder engagement, roadmap management, and team coordination.
Ability to develop robust validation and verification strategies for perception and planning modules.
Eligibility to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

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