Anduril Industries, Inc.
Air Dominance & Strike - Mission Autonomy - Software Engineer (Robotics)
Anduril Industries, Inc., Costa Mesa, California, United States, 92626
Robotics Software Engineer, Air Vehicle Autonomy
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative 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, 3D 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 at Anduril develops aerial and multi‑domain robotic systems. The team is responsible for taking products like 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 first and third‑party robots to collaborate across various missions. We work in close coordination with specialist teams like 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—e.g., motion deconfliction and contingency management of fast‑mover 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 3rd‑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
Proven understanding of data structures, algorithms, concurrency, and code optimization
Experience troubleshooting and analyzing remotely deployed software systems
Experience working with and testing electrical and mechanical systems
3+ years experience with C++ or Rust in a Linux development environment
Preferred Qualifications
MS or Ph.D.
Experience in one or more of the following: motion planning, perception, localization, mapping, controls, and related system performance metrics.
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
US Salary Range $191,000 - $253,000 USD (base salary only; actual offer may vary based on experience, education, skills, and business considerations). Highly competitive equity grants are part of the total compensation package.
Benefits Anduril offers top‑tier benefits for full‑time employees, including comprehensive health care, generous paid time off, and additional support for family, mental health, professional development, and commuter benefits.
Healthcare Benefits
US Roles: comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost.
UK & AUS Roles: full cost of medical insurance premiums covered.
IE Roles: annual contribution toward private health insurance.
Additional Benefits
Income Protection: life and disability insurance for all employees.
Generous time off: competitive PTO with holiday hiatus in December; caregiver & wellness leave available.
Family Planning & Parenting Support: coverage for fertility treatments, adoption, and resources for planning to parenting.
Mental Health Resources: free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching; additional work‑life services available.
Professional Development: annual reimbursement for courses, conferences, etc.
Commuter Benefits: company‑funded benefits based on region.
Retirement Savings Plan
US Roles: traditional 401(k), Roth, and after‑tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
UK & IE Roles: pension plan with employer match.
AUS Roles: superannuation plan.
As set forth in Anduril Industries’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.
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About the Team The Air Dominance & Strike team at Anduril develops aerial and multi‑domain robotic systems. The team is responsible for taking products like 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 first and third‑party robots to collaborate across various missions. We work in close coordination with specialist teams like 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—e.g., motion deconfliction and contingency management of fast‑mover 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 3rd‑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
Proven understanding of data structures, algorithms, concurrency, and code optimization
Experience troubleshooting and analyzing remotely deployed software systems
Experience working with and testing electrical and mechanical systems
3+ years experience with C++ or Rust in a Linux development environment
Preferred Qualifications
MS or Ph.D.
Experience in one or more of the following: motion planning, perception, localization, mapping, controls, and related system performance metrics.
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
US Salary Range $191,000 - $253,000 USD (base salary only; actual offer may vary based on experience, education, skills, and business considerations). Highly competitive equity grants are part of the total compensation package.
Benefits Anduril offers top‑tier benefits for full‑time employees, including comprehensive health care, generous paid time off, and additional support for family, mental health, professional development, and commuter benefits.
Healthcare Benefits
US Roles: comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost.
UK & AUS Roles: full cost of medical insurance premiums covered.
IE Roles: annual contribution toward private health insurance.
Additional Benefits
Income Protection: life and disability insurance for all employees.
Generous time off: competitive PTO with holiday hiatus in December; caregiver & wellness leave available.
Family Planning & Parenting Support: coverage for fertility treatments, adoption, and resources for planning to parenting.
Mental Health Resources: free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching; additional work‑life services available.
Professional Development: annual reimbursement for courses, conferences, etc.
Commuter Benefits: company‑funded benefits based on region.
Retirement Savings Plan
US Roles: traditional 401(k), Roth, and after‑tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
UK & IE Roles: pension plan with employer match.
AUS Roles: superannuation plan.
As set forth in Anduril Industries’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.
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