Staff Robotics Engineer

Anduril Industries

City of Melbourne

On-site

AUD 140,000 - 190,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical insurance

Income protection

Generous paid time off

Professional development reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Job summary

A defense technology firm based in Melbourne is searching for a Staff Robotics Engineer to lead the development of vehicle perception and planning systems. This role involves technical leadership and hands-on contribution to the design and delivery of autonomous systems. Candidates should possess a bachelor's degree in a related field and proficiency in C++ or Python. This position offers comprehensive benefits and competitive salary packages.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in relevant field.
Proficient in C++ or Python software development.
Familiarity with autonomous vehicle hardware and sensors.
Experienced in a senior role for robotic systems.
Eligible for Australian Government security clearance.
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).

Responsibilities

Lead delivery of vehicle perception and planning capability.
Own customer success via multi-year software roadmap.
Collaborate with teams to architect navigation systems.
Drive development of sensor suites and perception algorithms.
Conduct testing and validation of algorithms.
Perform high‑impact IC work across the perception and planning stack.
Utilize computer vision, sensor fusion, and machine learning to enhance perception and planning.
Test and validate algorithms via simulation and real-world data analysis, including data tooling evolution.
Collaborate with software, mechanical, and systems engineers for effective integration and testing.
Travel to co-locate with end-users and/or other teams up to 20% of the time.

Skills

C++

Python

Computer vision

Sensor fusion

Machine learning

Computer Vision

Machine Learning

Senior Perception/Planning Lead

Education

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

Tools

Gazebo

Unity

Unreal Engine

Cameras

Job description

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About the Team

Anduril’s Maritime Division has assembled 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 extremely challenging industry demands of maritime operations. Anduril has brought to market a unique, ultra‑long‑range, full‑ocean‑depth underwater vessel platform and a completely refreshed maritime vehicle and flexible manufacturing architecture that scales from "small" to "extra‑large" vehicle sizes. Today, Anduril is executing on billion‑dollar contracts while simultaneously performing Robot‑as‑a‑Service (RaaS) AUV operations.
We are seeking to sustain our early successes with deep investment in an expanded product portfolio. These products, including Dive‑XL, Dive‑LD, Copperhead, Seabed Sentry, and other unannounced systems, will deliver a coherent system‑of‑systems, enabling the end‑to‑end conduct of a variety of autonomous missions in the maritime domain. If you are passionate about solving problems that have real impact and working on systems that directly contribute to achieving national strategic priorities, we want you to join Anduril’s Maritime Division and help us build the future of defense capability.

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 as team leads that are also hands‑on contributors. This includes 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. We expect Staff Robotics Engineers to demonstrate unparalleled end‑to‑end outcome ownership, driving the rapid architecting, design, delivery, support, and evolution of safe and effective vehicle autonomy on Anduril’s autonomous platforms through their entire product life‑cycle.

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, 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.

Equal‑Opportunity Statement

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!

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 (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:

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