Senior Robotics Engineer, Maritime Autonomy & Perception

Anduril; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Medical programs

Parental leave

Retirement match

Paid time off

Job summary

Anduril is seeking a Staff Robotics Engineer for its Maritime Division to lead perception and planning capabilities across autonomous underwater platforms. You will act as a technical lead or senior IC, owning end‑to‑end development from sensor fusion to deployment, while guiding teams and ensuring system reliability.

The role requires hands-on work with C++/Python, sensors such as radar, sonar, LIDAR, and cameras, plus collaboration with software, mechanical, and systems engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in robotics or related field.
• Experience in senior perception or planning roles.
• Proficient in C++ and Python.
• Familiarity with autonomous vehicle hardware and sensors.

Responsibilities

• Own multi-year software roadmap across teams.
• Deliver capability beyond current platforms with architecture evolution.
• Collaborate with external teams on interfacing requirements.
• Lead safe navigation, collision avoidance, and situational awareness.
• Develop sensor suites, perception algorithms, and planning algorithms.
• Mentor junior engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

C++

Python

Autonomous systems

Sensor data fusion

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Robotics, Mechatronics, Computer Science, Engineering

Tools

Radar

Sonar

LIDAR

Cameras

Gazebo/Unity/Unreal

Job description

Anduril is seeking a Staff Robotics Engineer for its Maritime Division to lead perception and planning capabilities across autonomous underwater platforms. You will act as a technical lead or senior IC, owning end‑to‑end development from sensor fusion to deployment, while guiding teams and ensuring system reliability.

The role requires hands-on work with C++/Python, sensors such as radar, sonar, LIDAR, and cameras, plus collaboration with software, mechanical, and systems engineers.