Senior Robotics Engineer

Overview Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. Anduril brings the expertise, technology, and business model of 21st century innovators 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 realtime, 3D command and control center. Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years. Anduril is a defence technology company, bringing Silicon Valley talent and funding to the defence sector. Our technology helps customers solve their toughest challenges by enabling them to make better, more informed decisions in life-and-death situations. We’ve assembled a diverse team of experts in artificial intelligence, computer vision, sensor fusion, optics, and data analysis to create software and hardware solutions that radically evolve the defence capabilities of the United States, and we are seeking to translate our successes internationally with a team based in Australia. If you are passionate about solving problems that have real impact, we want you to join Anduril and help us build the future of defence capability. At Anduril Australia we are developing uncrewed maritime and air domain systems that leverage unsupervised autonomy for the delivery of long endurance, multi-mission capability to our customers. These projects, including but not limited to the Extra Large Autonomous Undersea Vehicle (XL-AUV) Program, require Senior Robotics Engineers with deep experience delivering robotic systems. The Senior 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 Experience with C++ and/or Python software development Familiarity with autonomous vehicle hardware and sensors such as sonar, LIDAR, and cameras Knowledge of at least one of: computer vision, sensor fusion, SLAM, motion planning, machine learning Experience in a senior perception or planning role for the delivery of a robotic system Ability to act as the technical owner for a software service, 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 Ability to obtain and maintain an Australian Government 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 Knowledge of safety standards and certification processes for autonomous systems Familiarity with System Engineering concepts Desire to learn and grow into other roles that require experience as a Senior Robotics Engineer, such as Principal Robotics Engineer and/or Engineering Manager Desire to grow into a Tech-Lead-Manager role, with responsibility for line management of engineers, in addition to delivery Anduril is an equal-opportunity employer, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you are someone passionate to work on problems that matter, we’d love to hear from you The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offers may vary based on work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Equity grants are included in the majority of full-time offers as part of Anduril's total compensation package. Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including: Platinum Healthcare Benefits: For U.S. roles, top tier platinum coverage (medical, dental, vision) that are 100% covered by Anduril for you and 90% covered for your dependents. For UK roles, Private Medical Insurance (PMI): Anduril will cover the full cost of the insurance premium for an employee and dependents. For AUS roles, Private health plan through Bupa: Coverage is fully subsidized by Anduril. 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 (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources to provide support from planning to parenting. Mental Health Resources: 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: Breakfast, lunch and fully stocked micro-kitchens where available. Company-funded commuter benefits available based on your region. Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility). 401(k) retirement savings plan - traditional and Roth 401(k) (US roles only). The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about compensation and benefit details during the hiring process. 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, veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. We actively encourage members of recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and those with disabilities to apply, and we strive to create a welcoming and supportive interview process. For candidate data privacy, see Anduril's privacy notice: #J-18808-Ljbffr