Staff Robotics Software Engineer, Air Vehicle Autonomy

Anduril Industries, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 254,000 - 338,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Generous time off with holiday hiatus

Income protection and disability insurance

Mental health resources and support

Professional development reimbursement

Job summary

A leading defense technology company in Washington, DC is seeking a Staff Robotics Software Engineer for Air Vehicle Autonomy. This role entails writing core libraries for collaborative robotic systems, managing complex feature developments, and working closely with hardware teams. The ideal candidate has a strong background in robotics software, capable of obtaining a U.S. Top Secret security clearance, and has over 10 years of relevant experience. The compensation package includes a range from $254,000 to $338,000 USD, along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance.
• 10+ years experience in motion planning, perception, localization, mapping, and controls.
• Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and manage project lifecycles.

Responsibilities

• Write and maintain core libraries for robot collaboration.
• Own major feature development and rollout for complex products.
• Align on requirements with hardware teams and operational experts.

Skills

Motion planning

Perception

Localization

Mapping

Controls

Sensor integration

Education

BS in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

MS or PhD

Tools

Python

Rust

Go

Job description

Staff Robotics Software Engineer, Air Vehicle Autonomy

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

ABOUT THE TEAM

The Air Dominance & Strike team at Anduril develops aerial and multi-domain robotic systems. The team is responsible for taking products like Fury (unmanned fighter jet) and Barracuda (air-breathing cruise missile) from concept to product. The team also develops Lattice for Mission Autonomy, Anduril’s premier software platform that enables masses of Fury, Barracuda, and other first and third party robots to collaborate across various missions. We work in close coordination with specialist teams like Perception, Motion Planning, Hardware, and Test Engineering to solve some of the hardest problems facing our customers. We are looking for software engineers and roboticists excited about creating a powerful autonomy software stack that includes computer vision, motion planning, SLAM, controls, estimation, and secure communications.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Write and maintain core libraries and services that perform critical functions for collaborative teams of robots – for example, motion deconfliction and contingency management of fast mover air vehicles.
• Own major feature development and rollout of large, complex features for our products – recent examples include developing terminal‑phase autonomy for various air vehicles and developing a test plan on live surrogates.
• Work closely with Anduril and 3rd‑party vehicle hardware teams, as well as operational subject matter experts (fighter pilots, UAV operators, etc.) to align on requirements during product development and iterate towards a final design.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance
• BS in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
• 10+ years experience in one or more of the following: motion planning, perception, localization, mapping, controls, and related system performance metrics.
• Proven ability to lead multi‑disciplinary teams, set technical direction, and manage full project lifecycles from concept to deployment.
• Deep understanding of integrating various sensor systems and utilizing various techniques for perception and decision‑making.
• Experience troubleshooting and analyzing remotely deployed software systems
• Experience working with and testing electrical and mechanical systems

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• MS or PhD
• Python, Rust, and/or Go experience
• Experience programming for embedded and physical devices
• Multi‑agent coordination of UAVs
• Complex frame transformation problems, such as target localization or multi‑degree‑of‑freedom robotic arms

US Salary Range

$254,000 - $338,000 USD

US Hourly Range

$138,000 - $252,000 USD

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:

Healthcare Benefits

• 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.

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.

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