Anduril
Staff Robotics Engineer - Surface Dominance
$253K–$336K
Costa Mesa, California, United States · Staff · Full-time · Posted Dec 2, 2025
- Experience
- Experience in a senior perception or planning role delivering a robotic system; no years specified.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Robotics, Mechatronics, Computer Science, Engineering, a relevant field, or equivalent experience.
About the job
Leads the architecture, development, testing, and lifecycle delivery of perception and planning capabilities for Anduril’s autonomous maritime vehicles.
What you'll do
- Own and deliver a multi-year software roadmap, coordinating internal teams, customers, and external partners.
- Lead and implement safe navigation, collision avoidance, situational awareness, sensor, perception, and planning capabilities.
- Validate algorithms using simulation and real-world data, and integrate systems with cross-functional teams.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in Robotics, Mechatronics, Computer Science, Engineering, a relevant field, or equivalent experience.
- Proficiency in C++ and/or Python software development.
- Experience in a senior perception or planning role delivering a robotic system; demonstrated knowledge of at least one of computer vision, sensor fusion, SLAM, motion planning, or machine learning.
- Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.
Nice to have
- Experience with autonomous systems in ground, air, maritime, or space domains.
- Experience with simulation tools such as Gazebo, Unity, or Unreal Engine.
Pay
$253,000 — $336,000 USD (base salary)
Tools
C++, Python, radar, sonar, LIDAR, cameras, Gazebo, Unity
AI focus
Applies machine learning, computer vision, and sensor fusion to improve autonomous vehicle perception and planning.
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