Autonomy Software Lead — Maritime Autonomous Systems

Anduril; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a Mission Autonomy Lead for Thunder to own the autonomy software architecture across planning, execution, perception, and debrief for a maritime autonomous vehicle. You will drive mission planning, perception, and mission-execution software while mentoring engineers and coordinating with Mission Systems and Vehicle Systems teams.

Travel up to 25% to test sites and customer locations.

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 (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 practices
• 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

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent

Tools

ROS/ROS2

SITL/HITL

SysML

Cameo

Jama

Docker

Kubernetes

Git

Jenkins

GitLab CI

Job description

Anduril Industries is seeking a Mission Autonomy Lead for Thunder to own the autonomy software architecture across planning, execution, perception, and debrief for a maritime autonomous vehicle. You will drive mission planning, perception, and mission-execution software while mentoring engineers and coordinating with Mission Systems and Vehicle Systems teams.

Travel up to 25% to test sites and customer locations.