Senior Robotics Software Engineer, Sentry Tower

Anduril Industries

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Work type: On-site
Location: Irvine, CA
Salary: $220,000–$292,000 / 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 · Senior Robotics Software Engineer, Sentry Tower

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As a Senior Robotics Software Engineer at Anduril’s Sentry Tower team in Irvine, you will lead the development and maintenance of software for advanced robotic systems that provide force protection capabilities. Your responsibilities include designing motion control algorithms, integrating hardware interfaces, and developing automated test frameworks to ensure precise PTU performance. You’ll collaborate closely with mechanical and electrical engineers on design reviews and future product concepts while ensuring seamless integration between hardware and high-level control systems. Proficiency in C++ and experience with robotics middleware like ROS/ROS2 are essential, along with knowledge of motor control and real-time Linux-based systems such as Ubuntu or Yocto. This role demands a strong engineering background and the ability to work across various disciplines to deliver robust security solutions at scale.

Skills

C++ Python ROS ROS2 Linux Ubuntu Yocto NixOS CAN UART SPI Real-time systems Motion control Sensor fusion Autonomy CI/CD

What you'll do

Own software development and integration for PTU control systems.
Develop and maintain software services bridging hardware and high-level control systems.
Collaborate with mechanical and electrical engineers to integrate PTU hardware.
Design automated test frameworks to validate PTU performance and reliability.
Ensure functionality, reliability, and alignment of PTU control software with requirements.

What we're looking for

6+ years of experience with C++
Proficiency in robotics system stack, including sensor integration and robotic actuation
Experience with motor control and low-level communications protocols (CAN, UART, SPI)
Strong background in engineering fields such as Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or Physics
Knowledge of robotics middleware like ROS/ROS2 and experience with Python for test development

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