Lead Robotics Engineer, Surface Maritime
Clearance Jobs - Costa Mesa, California, United States, 92626
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Anduril is developing un-crewed maritime and air domain systems that leverage unsupervised autonomy for the delivery of long endurance, multi-mission capability to our customers. These projects require a Lead Robotics Engineer with deep experience delivering robotic systems. The Lead Robotics Engineer strives to leverage their experience with robotic systems to rapidly architect, design, deliver, support, and evolve next generation autonomous vehicles through the entire product life-cycle. What You'll Do Lead design and implementation of perception and planning algorithms into vehicle system software to ensure safe navigation and effective operation of autonomous vehicles Utilize advanced techniques in computer vision, sensor fusion, and machine learning to enhance perception and planning capabilities of Anduril vehicles Develop software that runs on- and off- platform, using a variety of technologies Contribute to the design and implementation of development processes for the initial delivery and subsequent iteration of robotic software, including full lifecycle testing Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to integrate perception and planning technologies into vehicle architectures Conduct thorough testing and validation of perception and planning algorithms through simulation and real-world experiments Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software engineers, mechanical engineers, and systems engineers, to ensure effective system integration and testing Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Mechatronics, Computer Science, Engineering, a relevant field, or equivalent experience Experienced and proficient in C++ and/or Python software development Familiarity with autonomous vehicle hardware and sensors such as radar, sonar, LIDAR, and cameras Demonstrated knowledge of at least one of: computer vision, sensor fusion, SLAM, motion planning, machine learning Minimum of 10 years experience with technical leadership and software development Experience in a senior perception or planning role for the delivery of a robotic system Capacity to act as the technical owner for a software service, including stakeholder engagement, requirements definition, roadmap management, team co-ordination, design, implementation, sustainment and evolution Ability to collaborate with stakeholders to define and implement robust validation and verification strategies for perception and planning modules Capacity to learn and grow individually, while mentoring junior team members effectively, building team cohesion and capacity Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance Preferred Qualifications Experience with autonomous systems in the air, maritime or space domains Experience with simulation tools and frameworks, such as Gazebo, Unity, or Unreal Engine, for algorithm validation and testing Demonstrated engineering management capability; proven technical and personnel leadership qualities Knowledge of safety standards and certification processes for autonomous systems Strong understanding of System Engineering concepts US Salary Range $168,000 - $252,000 USD The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including: Platinum Healthcare Benefits: For U.S. roles, we offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you. Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance 100% covered by Anduril, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents. Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans. 16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition. Family Planning & Parenting Support: Fertility (eg, IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources to provide support from planning to parenting. Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy, life coaching, and more. Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, available to you as well. A professional development stipend is available to all Andurilians. Daily Meals and Provisions: For many of our offices this means breakfast, lunch and fully stocked micro-kitchens. Company-funded commuter benefits available based on your region. Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility). 401(k) retirement savings plan - both a traditional and Roth 401(k). (US roles only) Anduril is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law.