Autonomy Lead, Maritime Mission Systems

Linuxconfig; Costa Mesa, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 190,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking an experienced Autonomy Software Engineer to own the autonomy software stack for a maritime autonomous vehicle, reporting to the Mission Systems Lead. You will shape system design, mission planning, perception, debrief, and software development infrastructure to enable autonomous mission execution across long open-ocean ranges.

The role requires leadership to build cross-functional teams, set objectives, and drive to completion, leveraging prior multi-disciplinary

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience in autonomous systems, robotics, or AI/ML.
• Experience delivering software through full product development cycles.
• Demonstrated experience with autonomous navigation, planning, or perception systems.
• Experience with modeling, simulation, and SITL/HITL testing.
• Experience developing safety-critical or high-assurance software.
• Proficiency in C++ and/or Python for real-time and mission-critical software systems.
• Experience with Linux-based embedded or real-time operating systems.
• Experience with version control and CI/CD tooling (e.g., Git, Jenkins, GitLab CI).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Own the autonomy software architecture - planning, execution, perception, and debrief - using open, modular architecture standards (MOSA/WOSA where applicable).
• Drive design of mission planning systems for autonomous aviation operations.
• Drive mission execution software that manages vehicle behavior during missions.
• Own perception systems that enable the vehicle to sense and interpret its environment.
• Develop mission debrief capabilities for post-mission analysis and continuous improvement.
• Build and maintain software development infrastructure (CI/CD, simulation, SITL/HITL).
• Define interfaces between the autonomy stack and vehicle management system in accordance with Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) principles.
• Manage autonomy deliverables across development phases, including MBSE artifacts (e.g., SysML models, requirements traceability) as required by program systems engineering.
• Provide technical mentorship to software and systems engineers.
• Drive development of test and simulation fixtures for autonomy validation.
• Represent the autonomy subsystem in technical and customer meetings.
• Interface with Mission Systems Lead and Vehicle Systems on integration.
• Travel up to 25% to test sites and customer locations.

Skills

C++

Python

ROS/ROS2

Linux

Autonomous systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Robotics/Aerospace

Tools

Git

Jenkins

GitLab CI

SITL/HITL testing tools

Job description

Anduril Industries is seeking an experienced Autonomy Software Engineer to own the autonomy software stack for a maritime autonomous vehicle, reporting to the Mission Systems Lead. You will shape system design, mission planning, perception, debrief, and software development infrastructure to enable autonomous mission execution across long open-ocean ranges.

The role requires leadership to build cross-functional teams, set objectives, and drive to completion, leveraging prior multi-disciplinary