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Staff Robotics Software Engineer, Air Vehicle Autonomy
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Staff Robotics Software Engineer, Air Vehicle Autonomy
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of 21st‑century companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril's family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI‑powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3‑D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting‑edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.
About the Team The Air Dominance & Strike team develops aerial and multi‑domain robotic systems. The team is responsible for taking products such as Fury (unmanned fighter jet) and Barracuda (air‑breathing cruise missile) from concept to product. The team also develops Lattice for Mission Autonomy, Anduril's premier software platform that enables masses of Fury, Barracuda and other robots to collaborate across missions. We work in close coordination with specialist teams such as Perception, Motion Planning, Hardware, and Test Engineering to solve some of the hardest problems facing our customers. We are looking for software engineers and roboticists excited about creating a powerful autonomy software stack that includes computer vision, motion planning, SLAM, controls, estimation, and secure communications.
What You'll Do
Write and maintain core libraries and services that perform critical functions for collaborative teams of robots – for example, motion deconfliction and contingency management of fast‑moving air vehicles.
Own major feature development and rollout of large, complex features for our products – recent examples include developing terminal‑phase autonomy for various air vehicles and developing a test plan on live surrogates.
Work closely with Anduril and third‑party vehicle hardware teams, as well as operational subject matter experts (fighter pilots, UAV operators, etc.) to align on requirements during product development and iterate toward a final design.
Required Qualifications
Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance.
BS in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
10+ years experience in motion planning, perception, localization, mapping, controls, and related system performance metrics.
Proven ability to lead multi‑disciplinary teams, set technical direction, and manage full project lifecycles from concept to deployment.
Deep understanding of integrating various sensor systems and utilizing various techniques for perception and decision‑making.
Experience troubleshooting and analyzing remotely deployed software systems.
Experience working with and testing electrical and mechanical systems.
Preferred Qualifications
MS or PhD.
Python, Rust, and/or Go experience.
Experience programming for embedded and physical devices.
Multi‑agent coordination of UAVs.
Complex frame transformation problems, such as target localization or multi‑degree‑of‑freedom robotic arms.
Salary Range US 254,000‑338,000 USD base; 138,000‑252,000 USD hourly.
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost for US roles; full cost covered for UK & AUS roles; annual contribution for IE roles.
Anduril covers life and disability insurance; generous PTO with holiday hiatus in December; caregiver & wellness leave available.
Family planning support: fertility treatments, adoption, gestational carriers coverage.
Mental health resources: free 24/7 counseling, life coaching; additional life‑work services like legal and financial support.
Annual professional development reimbursement.
Commuter benefits; relocation assistance as available.
Traditional 401(k) etc for US, pension plans for UK & IE, superannuation for AU.
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About the Team The Air Dominance & Strike team develops aerial and multi‑domain robotic systems. The team is responsible for taking products such as Fury (unmanned fighter jet) and Barracuda (air‑breathing cruise missile) from concept to product. The team also develops Lattice for Mission Autonomy, Anduril's premier software platform that enables masses of Fury, Barracuda and other robots to collaborate across missions. We work in close coordination with specialist teams such as Perception, Motion Planning, Hardware, and Test Engineering to solve some of the hardest problems facing our customers. We are looking for software engineers and roboticists excited about creating a powerful autonomy software stack that includes computer vision, motion planning, SLAM, controls, estimation, and secure communications.
What You'll Do
Write and maintain core libraries and services that perform critical functions for collaborative teams of robots – for example, motion deconfliction and contingency management of fast‑moving air vehicles.
Own major feature development and rollout of large, complex features for our products – recent examples include developing terminal‑phase autonomy for various air vehicles and developing a test plan on live surrogates.
Work closely with Anduril and third‑party vehicle hardware teams, as well as operational subject matter experts (fighter pilots, UAV operators, etc.) to align on requirements during product development and iterate toward a final design.
Required Qualifications
Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance.
BS in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
10+ years experience in motion planning, perception, localization, mapping, controls, and related system performance metrics.
Proven ability to lead multi‑disciplinary teams, set technical direction, and manage full project lifecycles from concept to deployment.
Deep understanding of integrating various sensor systems and utilizing various techniques for perception and decision‑making.
Experience troubleshooting and analyzing remotely deployed software systems.
Experience working with and testing electrical and mechanical systems.
Preferred Qualifications
MS or PhD.
Python, Rust, and/or Go experience.
Experience programming for embedded and physical devices.
Multi‑agent coordination of UAVs.
Complex frame transformation problems, such as target localization or multi‑degree‑of‑freedom robotic arms.
Salary Range US 254,000‑338,000 USD base; 138,000‑252,000 USD hourly.
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost for US roles; full cost covered for UK & AUS roles; annual contribution for IE roles.
Anduril covers life and disability insurance; generous PTO with holiday hiatus in December; caregiver & wellness leave available.
Family planning support: fertility treatments, adoption, gestational carriers coverage.
Mental health resources: free 24/7 counseling, life coaching; additional life‑work services like legal and financial support.
Annual professional development reimbursement.
Commuter benefits; relocation assistance as available.
Traditional 401(k) etc for US, pension plans for UK & IE, superannuation for AU.
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