Senior Software Engineer, Robotics
Job Location:
Costa Mesa, CA - USA
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Job Summary
ABOUT THE TEAM
The Tactical Recon & Strike team at Anduril develops aerial small drones (Group 1-3) and all equipment to test deploy and operate. The team is responsible for taking products like Ghost Anvil Bolt and Altius from concepts to operational systems. We work in close coordination with specialist teams to solve some of the hardest problems facing our customers. We are looking for software engineers hardware engineers roboticists and front-end mobile developers who are excited about creating a powerful robotics platform that can be tasked and viewed in real-time through a variety of interfaces.
ABOUT THE JOB
As a Robotics Software Engineer on our TRS team youll be at the forefront of cutting-edge autonomous systems development. Youll tackle diverse challenges in autonomy systems integration robotics and networking making critical engineering decisions that directly impact mission success. Your role will be pivotal in ensuring Andurils products work seamlessly together to achieve a variety of crucial outcomes. Youll develop innovative solutions for complex robotics problems balance pragmatic engineering trade-offs with mission-critical requirements and collaborate across teams to integrate software with hardware systems. Contributing to the entire product lifecycle from concept to deployment youll rapidly prototype and iterate on software solutions. Were looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and isnt afraid to tackle ambiguous problems. Your Whatever It Takes mindset will be key in executing tasks efficiently scalably and pragmatically always keeping the mission at the forefront of your work. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on next-generation defense technology working with state-of-the-art robotics and autonomous systems. Youll be part of a team that values innovation quick iteration and delivering high-quality solutions that meet real-world needs.
Must be eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security position will be located at our headquarters in Costa Mesa CA (relocation benefits provided.)
WHAT YOULL DO
- Develop and maintain core robotics libraries including frame transformations targeting and guidance systems that will be utilized across all Anduril robotics platforms
- Lead the development and implementation of major features for our products such as designing and building Software-in-the-Loop simulators for advanced systems like Anvil
- Optimize performance of existing products including tasks like improving battery consumption and route planning for our Ghost helicopter
- Collaborate closely with hardware and manufacturing teams throughout the product development lifecycle providing timely feedback to influence and enhance final hardware designs
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues in deployed systems ensuring optimal performance in the field
- Contribute to the design and implementation of multi-agent coordination systems for UAVs
- Participate in the full software development lifecycle from concept and design through testing and deployment
- Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends recommending and implementing innovations to improve our products and processes
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelors degree in Robotics Computer Science or related field
- 5 years of professional software development experience
- Strong proficiency in C or Rust with experience in Linux development environments
- Demonstrated expertise in data structures algorithms concurrency and code optimization
- Proven experience troubleshooting and analyzing remotely deployed software systems
- Hands-on experience working with and testing electrical and mechanical systems
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams including hardware and manufacturing
- Strong problem-solving skills and a Whatever It Takes mindset
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
- Willingness to relocate to Costa Mesa CA
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Masters or Ph.D. in a relevant field (e.g. Robotics Computer Science Electrical Engineering)
- Expertise in one or more advanced robotics areas: motion planning perception localization mapping or controls
- Experience with performance optimization and metrics for complex robotic systems
- Proficiency in Python Rust and/or Go in addition to C
- Hands-on experience programming for embedded systems and physical devices
- Background in multi-agent coordination particularly with UAVs
- Demonstrated ability to solve complex frame transformation problems (e.g. target localization multi-degree-of-freedom robotic arms)
- Experience with real-time operating systems and distributed computing
- Familiarity with machine learning and AI applications in robotics
- Knowledge of sensor fusion techniques and implementation
- Understanding of aerodynamics and flight dynamics as applied to UAV systems
- Experience with simulation environments for robotics testing and development
- Track record of contributions to open-source robotics projects or relevant publications
US Salary Range
$191000 - $253000 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 Andurils total compensation package. Additionally Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees including:
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
