Staff Software Engineer, Ghost

Anduril Industries

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Work type: On-site
Location: Costa Mesa, CA
Salary: $254,000–$336,000 / yr
Posted: today

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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 Software Engineer, Ghost

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As a Staff Robotics Software Engineer on the TRS team, you will lead the development of advanced autonomous systems, focusing on designing and implementing Software-in-the-Loop simulators for cutting-edge products like Anvil. Your daily tasks include optimizing performance by enhancing features such as battery consumption and route planning for Ghost, our flagship helicopter platform that integrates unique robotics sensors and payloads. You will also contribute to multi-agent coordination systems for UAVs, ensuring high reliability over multiple usage cycles. This role requires 7+ years of professional software development experience with a secret security clearance, and you must be willing to relocate to Costa Mesa, CA. Ideal candidates hold a Master’s or Ph.D. in a relevant field and possess expertise in robotics, simulation tools, and UAV systems.

Skills

C++ Python ROS Git CI/CD Linux UAV Simulation Battery Optimization Route Planning Autonomous Systems Multi-Agent Coordination Security Clearance Cloud Services Docker

What you'll do

Lead the development of Software-in-the-Loop simulators for advanced systems like Anvil.
Optimize battery consumption and route planning for Ghost helicopter to enhance performance.
Design and implement multi-agent coordination systems for UAVs in TRS projects.
Ensure product reliability over multiple usage cycles for non-attritable assets.
Integrate new robotics sensors and payloads into the Ghost platform regularly.

What we're looking for

7+ years of professional software development experience
Secret security clearance required
Experience in optimizing performance for autonomous systems
Master's or Ph.D. degree preferred
Expertise in designing multi-agent coordination systems for UAVs
Willingness to relocate to Costa Mesa, CA

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