Staff Robotics Software Engineer - Autonomy & Counter-UAS

Anduril Industries, Inc.; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to own the software integration of Omen’s airborne counter-UAS payload end to end. You will build the team around the effort, driving autonomy architecture from prototype to fielded software.

You will collaborate with perception, autonomy, and fire-control teams, shaping target tracking, sensor fusion, and real-time decision-making while ensuring safety and performance in demanding environments.

Qualifications

• 6+ years building software for robotic or autonomous systems with end-to-end deployment.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary software teams, including hiring.
• Strong real-time and embedded C++ or Rust expertise.
• Proficiency in Python for tools and analysis.
• Experience with target tracking, sensor fusion, and state estimation.
• Familiarity with safety-critical autonomy systems and V&V practices.
• Ability to travel ~25% and obtain an active U.S. Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Own and lead the autonomy architecture for Omen’s cUAS mission end to end, from prototype to fielded software.
• Collaborate with perception to develop target tracking and sensor fusion across multiple sources.
• Design intercept guidance and pursuit planning for engagement of maneuvering targets.
• Lead integration with the Omen Autonomy team and supervise embedding engineers.
• Own fire control software, including targeting commands and shoot/no-shoot logic.
• Manage latency budgets and ensure timing synchronization across components.
• Define interfaces with payload, vehicle, and mission compute; manage timing and command authority.
• Build simulation to prove engagement before flight; plan and execute flight tests and range events.
• Oversee verification, validation, release, and sustainment of fielded software.

Skills

Rust

C++

Python

Sensor fusion

Autonomy systems

Team leadership

Security clearance

Education

B.S./M.S. in Robotics/CS/Aerospace/EE

Tools

ROS 2

DDS

Embedded Linux

Gazebo

Job description

Anduril Industries is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to own the software integration of Omen’s airborne counter-UAS payload end to end. You will build the team around the effort, driving autonomy architecture from prototype to fielded software.

You will collaborate with perception, autonomy, and fire-control teams, shaping target tracking, sensor fusion, and real-time decision-making while ensuring safety and performance in demanding environments.