Mission Software Engineer, Vehicle Software, Computer Vision

Anduril Industries

Costa Mesa (CA)

On-site

USD 220,000 - 292,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
Generous PTO plans
Professional development reimbursement
Relocation assistance
Company-funded commuter benefits

Job summary

A technology company in defense is seeking a skilled software engineer specialized in machine vision. You will work on guidance systems for large air vehicles, implementing image processing algorithms and sensor fusion techniques. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in Python and C++, with at least 4 years of experience in production software development. This role demands creativity and offers significant responsibility in shaping software that impacts real-world applications. A competitive salary and benefits are included.

Qualifications

  • 4+ years of experience writing production software, preferably in C or C++.
  • Direct experience with camera systems, calibration, and pose estimation.
  • Experience working with IMUs and implementing state fusion algorithms.

Responsibilities

  • Integrate and write tests for camera calibration code.
  • Develop and refine algorithms for real-time image processing and analysis.
  • Optimize software for performance, reliability, and scalability.

Skills

Machine vision
Image processing
Python
C++
Computer vision

Education

BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics

Tools

Camera systems
IMUs

Job description

About The Team

Air Dominance & Strike (AD&S) is responsible for autonomous robotics systems like the Fury unmanned fighter jet and the Barracuda family of advanced effects. The AD&S Vehicle Software team is responsible for the software running on these systems. Our software engineers collaborate with other engineering disciplines to develop software for vehicle control, networking, sensor integration, and telemetry. We are looking for engineers excited to build the foundational vehicle software stack that supports the wide range of AD&S initiatives, from early concept simulation to first flight to live operations to large scale fleet management.

About The Job

We are seeking a software engineer specialized in machine vision for development of guidance systems on a large air vehicle. Engineers in this role will primarily work on implementing novel image processing algorithms from various image sources and sensors. These will be both conventional and state of the art machine learning approaches. Additionally, the role requires the ability to work with other sensor sources and develop sensor fusion algorithms.

What You’ll Do
  • Integrate and write tests for camera calibration code
  • Develop and refine algorithms for real-time image processing and analysis.
  • Write, test, and maintain high-quality code in Python and C++.
  • Optimize software for performance, reliability, and scalability
  • Process and evaluate images from live tests used by camera systems in various flight conditions.
  • Debug and troubleshoot software and hardware issues as they arise.
  • Propose and implement improvements to enhance system performance and capabilities
Required Qualifications
  • BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or related field.
  • 4+ years of experience writing production software (C or C++ preferred).
  • Direct experience with camera systems, calibration, and pose estimation.
  • Experience working with IMUs and implementing state fusion algorithms.
  • A desire to work on critical software that has a real-world impact
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret security clearance
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with SLAM systems.
  • Experience with estimation from RADAR or LIDAR systems.
  • General exposure to aviation concepts and aircraft design principles.
  • Experience working in airgapped environments (without network connectivity)
  • Knowledge of defense technology and tactics, especially in the air domain
  • Awareness of safety critical software development practices, including DO-178c and/or MIL-HDBK-516C.
US Salary Range

$220,000—$292,000 USD

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
  • US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
  • UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match.
  • AUS Roles: Superannuation plan.

The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process.

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