Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st centuryโs most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Andurilโs family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cuttingโedge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.
ABOUT THE TEAM
Andurilโs Tactical Recon & Strike (TRS) is a division with two missions: 1) build highly capable autonomous drones, and 2) build solid rocket motors at scale. We transform products like Ghost, Anvil, Bolt, and Altius from early concepts into fully operational capabilities by partnering closely with specialist engineering, operations, and production teams. Through our Anduril Rocket Motor Systems (RMS) team, we design and manufacture solid rocket motors using advanced materials, proprietary formulations, and highโvolume production methodsโdelivering safe, reliable propulsion systems that support a wide range of mission requirements. TRS hires software engineers & hardware engineers, who are excited to build across a diverse and powerful portfolioโfrom autonomous aerial systems to highโperformance solid rocket motors. Our teams contribute to highly capable autonomous robotics systems and propulsion products that operate reliably in the most demanding mission environment.
ABOUT THE JOB
As a Robotics Software Engineer on our TRS team, you'll be at the forefront of cuttingโedge autonomous systems development. You'll tackle diverse challenges in autonomy, systems integration, robotics, and networking, making critical engineering decisions that directly impact mission success. Your role will be pivotal in ensuring Anduril's products work seamlessly together to achieve a variety of crucial outcomes. You'll develop innovative solutions for complex robotics problems, balance pragmatic engineering tradeโoffs with missionโcritical requirements, and collaborate across teams to integrate software with hardware systems. Contributing to the entire product lifecycle, from concept to deployment, you'll rapidly prototype and iterate on software solutions. We're looking for someone who thrives in a fastโpaced environment and isn't afraid to tackle ambiguous problems. Your โWhatever It Takesโ mindset will be key in executing tasks efficiently, scalably, and pragmatically, always keeping the mission at the forefront of your work. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on nextโgeneration defense technology, working with stateโofโtheโart robotics and autonomous systems. You'll be part of a team that values innovation, quick iteration, and delivering highโquality solutions that meet realโworld needs.
Must be eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance. This position will be located at our office in Atlanta, GA (relocation benefits provided.)
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Develop and maintain core robotics libraries, including frame transformations, targeting, and guidance systems, that will be utilized across all Anduril robotics platforms
- Lead the development and implementation of major features for our products, such as designing and building SoftwareโinโtheโLoop simulators for advanced systems like Altius
- Optimize performance of existing products, primarily focused on our Altius Drone product line
- Collaborate closely with hardware and manufacturing teams throughout the product development lifecycle, providing timely feedback to influence and enhance final hardware designs
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues in deployed systems, ensuring optimal performance in the field
- Contribute to the design and implementation of multiโagent coordination systems for UAVs
- Participate in the full software development lifecycle, from concept and design through testing and deployment
- Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends, recommending and implementing innovations to improve our products and processes
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Computer Science, or related field
- 7+ years of professional software development experience
- Strong proficiency in C++ or Rust, with experience in Linux development environments
- Demonstrated expertise in data structures, algorithms, concurrency, and code optimization
- Proven experience troubleshooting and analyzing remotely deployed software systems
- Handsโon experience working with and testing electrical and mechanical systems
- Ability to collaborate effectively with crossโfunctional teams, including hardware and manufacturing
- Strong problemโsolving skills and a โWhatever It Takesโ mindset
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
- Willingness to relocate to Atlanta, GA
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's or Ph.D. in a relevant field (e.g., Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering)
- Expertise in one or more advanced robotics areas: motion planning, perception, localization, mapping, or controls
- Experience with performance optimization and metrics for complex robotic systems
- Proficiency in Python, Rust, and/or Go, in addition to C++
- Handsโon experience programming for embedded systems and physical devices
- Background in multiโagent coordination, particularly with UAVs
- Demonstrated ability to solve complex frame transformation problems (e.g., target localization, multiโdegreeโofโfreedom robotic arms)
- Experience with realโtime operating systems and distributed computing
- Familiarity with machine learning and AI applications in robotics
- Knowledge of sensor fusion techniques and implementation
- Understanding of aerodynamics and flight dynamics as applied to UAV systems
- Experience with simulation environments for robotics testing and development
- Track record of contributions to openโsource robotics projects or relevant publications
SALARY RANGE
US Salary Range: $190,000 โ $286,000 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 fullโtime offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package.
BENEFITS
Anduril offers topโtier benefits for fullโtime employees, including health, recovery, and other support. Benefits are available at little to no cost to employees and support you in health, recovery, and whatever comes next.