Robotics Software Engineer

Anduril Industries

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Work type: On-site
Location: Costa Mesa, CA
Salary: $191,000–$254,000 / yr
Posted: 92 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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Robotics Software Engineer - Undersea Dominance The Robotics Software Engineer joins the Maritime Division to develop perception and planning capabilities for autonomous underwater vehicles. You will take end-to-end ownership of projects, architecting and implementing scalable sub-systems for sensor processing, tracking, motion planning, and health management. Key responsibilities include building trusted navigation and collision avoidance systems, conducting algorithm validation through simulation and real-world data analysis, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless system integration. The role requires proficiency in C++ and Python, with expertise in computer vision, sensor fusion, SLAM, and machine learning. You will work with hardware including radar, sonar, LIDAR, and cameras to solve complex maritime challenges. This position focuses on delivering a coherent system-of-systems for autonomous missions in the maritime domain to meet national strategic priorities.

Skills

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

What you'll do

Implement safe navigation, collision avoidance, and situational awareness systems for autonomous vehicles.
Develop scalable sub-systems for sensor processing, perception, tracking, and motion planning.
Apply computer vision, sensor fusion, and machine learning to enhance vehicle perception capabilities.
Conduct thorough testing and validation of algorithms using simulations and real-world data analysis.
Build reusable software components that can be integrated across multiple Anduril product lines.
Act as a technical owner for systems, managing requirements, roadmaps, and design implementation.
Define and implement robust validation and verification strategies for perception and planning modules.

What we're looking for

Bachelor’s degree in Robotics, Mechatronics, Computer Science, Engineering, a relevant field, or equivalent experience.
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 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.