Staff Robotics Software Engineer, Air Vehicle Autonomy

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CAWashington, DC
Salary
$254,000–$338,000 / yr
Posted
2 days ago

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About Anduril Industries

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 · Staff Robotics Software Engineer, Air Vehicle Autonomy

Join our cutting-edge robotics team as a Staff Robotics Software Engineer, focusing on air vehicle autonomy. This senior-level role requires extensive experience in areas such as motion planning, perception, localization, and mapping, with a proven track record of leading multi-disciplinary teams through full project lifecycles from concept to deployment. You will integrate various sensor systems and develop advanced techniques for perception and decision-making, contributing to the development of autonomous air vehicles. The ideal candidate holds an MS or PhD and possesses deep expertise in robotics software, including proficiency with C++, ROS (Robot Operating System), and relevant machine learning frameworks. This role involves tackling complex challenges at a large scale within a dynamic environment that demands innovative solutions for real-world applications.

What you'll do

  • Lead multi-disciplinary teams in developing and deploying air vehicle autonomy systems.
  • Design and implement advanced motion planning algorithms for autonomous vehicles.
  • Integrate various sensor systems to enhance perception, localization, and mapping capabilities.
  • Develop robust controls and decision-making techniques for unmanned aerial vehicles.
  • Manage full project lifecycles from concept through deployment for robotics software.

What we're looking for

  • 10+ years experience in motion planning, perception, localization, mapping, controls.
  • Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and manage full project lifecycles.
  • Deep understanding of integrating various sensor systems for perception and decision-making.
  • Top Secret security clearance required.
  • MS or PhD in a relevant field.
  • Expertise in robotics software development and system performance metrics.

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