Staff Robotics Engineer

Join to apply for the Staff Robotics Engineer role at Anduril Industries . Anduril Industries is a defense technology company committed to transforming U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. Our mission is to bring the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, 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 real‑time, 3D command and control center. About the Team Anduril’s Maritime Division assembles a diverse team of experts in software, robotics, artificial intelligence, sensor fusion, and data analysis to create software and hardware solutions that radically evolve the capabilities of our customers. We are fielding the next generation of autonomous systems to tackle the demanding industry needs of maritime operations, including a unique ultra‑long‑range, full‑ocean‑depth underwater vessel platform and a flexible manufacturing architecture that scales from "small" to "extra‑large" vehicle sizes. Today, Anduril is executing on billion‑dollar contracts while also performing Robot‑as‑a‑Service (RaaS) AUV operations. About the Job Staff Robotics Engineers lead the delivery of vehicle perception and planning capability integrated into our products, acting as technical leads, extremely senior individual contributors, and/or team leads who remain hands‑on. Responsibilities include systems analysis, sensor selection and integration, perception architecture and implementation, motion planning, health management, behaviour analysis, simulation and test infrastructure, and interfaces with lower‑ and higher‑level systems. Staff Engineers demonstrate unparalleled end‑to‑end outcome ownership, driving rapid architecting, design, delivery, support, and evolution of safe and effective vehicle autonomy throughout the product lifecycle. What You'll Do Own customer success through the design and delivery of a multi‑year, multi‑stakeholder software roadmap that spans across multiple teams. Leverage internal product and program‑specific engineering teams to rapidly deliver capability beyond the scope of current platforms, with a clear path for both architecture and capability evolution over time. Partner with external teams, collaborating on interfacing requirements between diverse systems and technologies. Lead teams that architect, design and implement trusted safe navigation, collision avoidance, and situational awareness systems that balance constraints, restrictions and requirements in a multi‑stakeholder environment. Drive the development and implementation of sensor suites, perception algorithms, planning algorithms, and test fixtures to deliver safe navigation and effective operation of Anduril’s autonomous vehicles. Perform high‑impact IC work in architecture and implementation across the whole perception and planning stack. Utilize advanced techniques in computer vision, sensor fusion, and machine learning to enhance perception and planning capabilities of Anduril vehicles. Conduct thorough testing and validation of perception and planning algorithms through development and use of simulation and analysis of data from real‑world experiments, including evolving the data analysis tooling. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including software engineers, mechanical engineers, and systems engineers, to ensure effective system integration and testing. Travel to co‑locate with end‑users and/or other teams up to 20% of the time. 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, or machine learning. Experience in a senior perception or planning role for the delivery of a robotic system. Capacity to act as the technical owner for a system, including stakeholder engagement, requirements definition, roadmap management, team coordination, 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 Australian Government Negative Vetting 2 security clearance (NV2). Preferred Qualifications Experience with autonomous systems in the ground, air, maritime or space domains. Experience with simulation tools and frameworks such as Gazebo, Unity, or Unreal Engine for algorithm validation and testing. Knowledge of safety standards and certification processes for autonomous systems. Familiarity with System Engineering concepts. Benefits Anduril is an equal‑opportunity employer, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you are passionate about working on problems that matter, we’d love to hear from you Healthcare Benefits 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 work experience, education, training, and 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. US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you. UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents. IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents. Additional Benefits Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees. Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs. Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting. Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work‑life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available. Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development. Commuter Benefits: Company‑funded commuter benefits based on your region. Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility. 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. To view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full‑time Job function Engineering and Information Technology Industries Defense and Space Manufacturing #J-18808-Ljbffr