Senior Robotics Engineer

Anduril Industries; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A cutting-edge defense technology company is seeking a Senior Robotics Engineer to build advanced autonomous systems for maritime applications. This role involves designing and implementing systems for perception and motion planning, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, and utilizing various programming techniques and technologies. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in robotics or engineering and be proficient in C++ and/or Python. Qualification for an Australian Government Negative Vetting 2 security clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Proficient in C++ and/or Python software development.
• Familiarity with autonomous vehicle hardware and sensors such as radar, sonar, LIDAR, and cameras.
• Experience in validating and verifying perception and planning modules.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement safe navigation and collision avoidance systems.
• Develop scalable subsystems including motion planning and health management.
• Test and validate algorithms using simulation and real-world data.

Skills

C++

Python

Computer Vision

Sensor Fusion

Machine Learning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in robotics, mechatronics, computer science, engineering

Tools

Gazebo

Unity

Unreal

Job description

Senior Robotics Engineer

Apply to join Anduril Industries as a Senior Robotics Engineer in the Maritime Division, building autonomous systems for defense.

About The Team

Anduril’s Maritime Division assembles experts in software, robotics, AI, sensor fusion, and data analysis to create software and hardware solutions that radically evolve capabilities. We field the next generation of autonomous systems to tackle maritime operations, including our ultra‑long‑range, full‑ocean‑depth vessel platform, and perform robot‑as‑a‑service (RaaS) operations.

About The Job

Senior Robotics Engineers independently drive delivery of vehicle perception and planning capability. You will design and implement systems from sensor selection and integration through perception architecture, motion planning, health management, behavior analysis, simulation, and test infrastructure, and interface with lower‑ and higher‑level systems.

What You’ll Do

• Design and implement safe navigation, collision avoidance, and situational awareness systems that balance constraints, restrictions and requirements in a multi‑stakeholder environment.


• Develop scalable subsystems including sensor processing, perception, tracking, motion planning, health management, anomaly detection, simulation, testing fixtures, and vehicle interfaces.


• Contribute reusable software components across Anduril product lines.


• Apply computer vision, sensor fusion, and machine learning techniques to enhance perception and planning.


• Test and validate algorithms using simulation and real‑world data, evolving data‑analysis tooling.


• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (software, mechanical, systems engineering) for effective integration and testing.


• Travel to co‑locate with end‑users and teams up to 20% of the time.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in robotics, mechatronics, computer science, engineering, or equivalent experience.


• Proficient in C++ and/or Python software development.


• Familiarity with autonomous vehicle hardware and sensors such as radar, sonar, LIDAR, and cameras.


• Knowledge of computer vision, sensor fusion, SLAM, motion planning, or machine learning.


• Senior perception or planning experience delivering a robotic system.


• Capability to own a system, engaging stakeholders, defining requirements, managing design, implementation, sustainment, and evolution.


• Experience in validating and verifying perception and planning modules.


• Ability to mentor junior teammates and build team capacity.


• Eligible for an Australian Government Negative Vetting 2 security clearance (NV2).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with autonomous systems in ground, air, maritime, or space domains.


• Experience with simulation tools (Gazebo, Unity, Unreal) for algorithm validation.


• Knowledge of safety standards and certification processes for autonomous systems.


• Familiarity with system engineering concepts.

Equal‑Opportunity Statement

Anduril is an equal‑opportunity employer and encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply.