Senior Robotics Engineer

$160,000 - $240,000/Yr

Aduril Industries - Costa Mesa, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Costa Mesa, CA

About the position

The Senior Robotics Engineer at Anduril Industries will play a crucial role in developing advanced aerial and ground-based robotic systems. This position involves writing and maintaining core libraries for robotics platforms, owning major feature development, and collaborating closely with hardware and manufacturing teams to ensure successful product development. The role is integral to transforming innovative concepts into operational systems that enhance military capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Write and maintain core libraries for robotics platforms.
• Own major feature development and rollout of large features for products.
• Work closely with hardware and manufacturing teams during product development.

Requirements

• BS in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Proven understanding of data structures, algorithms, concurrency, and code optimization.
• Experience troubleshooting and analyzing remotely deployed software systems.
• Experience working with and testing electrical and mechanical systems.
• 3+ years experience with C++ or Rust in a Linux development environment.
• Must be eligible to obtain and hold a US DoD Security Clearance.

Nice-to-haves

• MS or PhD in a related field.
• Experience in motion planning, perception, localization, mapping, controls, and related system performance metrics.
• Python, Rust, and/or Go experience.
• Experience programming for embedded and physical devices.
• Multi-agent coordination of UAVs.
• Experience with complex frame transformation problems.

Benefits

• Platinum Healthcare Benefits (100% covered for employee, 90% for dependents).
• Private Medical Insurance for UK roles.
• Private health plan through Bupa for AUS roles.
• Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance (100% covered).
• Generous company holiday calendar and competitive PTO plans.
• 16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave.
• Family Planning & Parenting Support including fertility and adoption coverage.
• Free mental health resources 24/7.
• Professional development stipend.
• Daily meals and provisions in many offices.
• Company-funded commuter benefits.
• Relocation assistance based on role eligibility.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan (US roles only).