What You'll Do
Lead systems engineering, requirements decomposition, and technical architecture for software-heavy robotics systems.
Guide small, fast-moving groups of individual contributors through the design, implementation, and deployment phases of emerging programs.
Oversee hardware/software integration and testing (simulation, hardware-in-the-loop, and field testing) to ensure perception, motion planning, and task allocation algorithms run seamlessly on physical platforms.
Partner with Product Managers and Business Development to convert customer mission needs and operational concepts into concrete technical milestones.
Decide technical trade-offs across concurrent programs, helping teams prioritize engineering efforts.
Required Qualifications
Proven track record directing technical architecture and guiding individual contributors as a lead engineer
Background in developing and fielding software-heavy robotics, autonomous systems, or aerospace products.
Strong hardware/software integration skills, including robotics software architectures and tactical mission systems.
Experience with autonomous systems, mission-critical Department of Defense systems, or tactical edge technologies.
Travel: Ability to travel up to 25% to customer sites and field testing locations.
Education: BS, MS, or PhD in Robotics, Aerospace, ME, EE, CS, or equivalent.
Security Clearance: Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret clearan
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced knowledge in Motion Planning, Perception, Command & Control, SLAM, task allocation, or tactical networking.
Work history involving multi-domain unmanned systems (air, ground, or maritime).
Understanding of edge-AI/ML deployment on autonomous physical systems.
Per Anduril's expansion plans, we anticipate this job will be based out of Long Beach, CA beginning late 2027.
US Salary Range
$220,000—$330,000 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:
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