Senior Robotics Engineer

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.At Anduril Australia we are 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, 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 DOLead design and implementation of perception and planning algorithms into vehicle system software to ensure safe navigation and effective operation of autonomous vehiclesUtilize advanced techniques in computer vision, sensor fusion, and machine learning to enhance perception and planning capabilities of Anduril vehiclesDevelop software that runs on- and off- platform, using a variety of technologiesContribute to the design and implementation of development processes for the initial delivery and subsequent iteration of robotic software, including full lifecycle testingCollaborate with an interdisciplinary team to integrate perception and planning technologies into vehicle architecturesConduct thorough testing and validation of perception and planning algorithms through simulation and real-world experimentsCollaborate with cross-functional teams, including software engineers, mechanical engineers, and systems engineers, to ensure effective system integration and testingREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSBachelor's degree in Robotics, Mechatronics, Computer Science, Engineering, a relevant field, or equivalent experienceExperienced and proficient in C++ and/or Python software developmentFamiliarity with autonomous vehicle hardware and sensors such as sonar, LIDAR, and camerasDemonstrated knowledge of at least one of: computer vision, sensor fusion, SLAM, motion planning, machine learningExperience in a senior perception or planning role for the delivery of a robotic systemCapacity to act as the technical owner for a software service, including stakeholder engagement, requirements definition, roadmap management, team co-ordination, design, implementation, sustainment and evolutionAbility to collaborate with stakeholders to define and implement robust validation and verification strategies for perception and planning modulesCapacity to learn and grow individually, while mentoring junior team members effectively, building team cohesion and capacityAbility to obtain and maintain an Australian Government Security ClearancePREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSExperience with autonomous systems in the air, maritime or space domainsExperience with simulation tools and frameworks, such as Gazebo, Unity, or Unreal Engine, for algorithm validation and testingKnowledge of safety standards and certification processes for autonomous systemsFamiliarity with System Engineering conceptsDesire to learn and grow in to other roles that require experience as a Senior Robotics Engineer, such as Principal Robotics Engineer and/or Engineering ManagerDesire to grow in to a Tech-Lead-Manager role, with responsibility for line management of engineers, in addition to deliveryThe 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 top tier platinum coverage (medical, dental, vision) that are 100% covered by Anduril for you and 90% covered for your dependents.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. The Anduril team is made up of incredibly talented and unique individuals, who together are disrupting industry norms by creating new paths towards the future of defense technology. 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, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. We actively encourage members of recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and those with disabilities to apply, and we work to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all applicants throughout the interview process. If you are someone passionate about working on problems that have a real-world impact, we'd love to hear from you!
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