Senior Robotics Software Engineer, Navigation/Localization

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
Salary
$220,000–$292,000 / yr
Posted
4 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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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 · Senior Robotics Software Engineer, Navigation/Localization

As a Senior Robotics Software Engineer, Navigation/Localization, you will join the Maneuver Dominance team to develop, integrate, and test navigation solutions for aerial platforms operating in challenging GNSS-contested environments. You will be responsible for implementing robust sensor fusion techniques combining GNSS, IMU, LIDAR, radar, and camera data while designing fault-tolerant algorithms optimized for on-board compute constraints. Your daily work involves managing sensor selection and placement, developing simulation and data replay pipelines, and performing fly-fix-fly iterations in the field to ensure system reliability. The role requires expertise in Kalman filtering, state estimation, SLAM, and sensor calibration. You will utilize technologies including Python, Rust, Nix, Linux, and the NVIDIA CUDA ecosystem. This position addresses critical navigation and positioning challenges for autonomous systems requiring high-level awareness and robust performance in dynamic environments.

What you'll do

  • Implement sensor fusion techniques using GNSS, IMU, LIDAR, radar, and camera data to improve navigation accuracy.
  • Develop and test localization solutions for platforms operating in GNSS-contested environments.
  • Create simulation and testing environments to evaluate localization performance under various conditions.
  • Design fault-tolerant algorithms optimized for on-board compute constraints and robust operation.
  • Architect and improve calibration procedures for sensor suites used in navigation systems.
  • Integrate navigation solutions into full vehicle systems by collaborating with autonomy, flight control, and hardware teams.
  • Perform field testing and data replay to iterate on algorithm and flight control designs.
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.

What we're looking for

  • Experience developing, maintaining, or testing navigation/localization algorithms for autonomous vehicles, robotics, drones, or maritime vehicles.
  • Experience with Kalman filtering and other estimation techniques.
  • Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills to break down complex problems into actionable parts.
  • Eligible to obtain and hold a U.S. Secret security clearance.
  • MS or PhD in Robotics, Computer Science, Applied Math, Physics, or related field (preferred).
  • Experience with Python, Rust, Nix, Linux, and the NVIDIA ecosystem (preferred).
  • Experience with sensor calibration, fusion, state estimation, SLAM, and processing LIDAR, Radar, RF, or IMU data (preferred).
  • Experience with regression testing using data replay from large datasets (preferred).

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