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Anduril

Robot type
Drone · Defense
Location
Costa MesaCaliforniaUSA
Job type
Software
Posted
Sep 24, 2026
Salary
$220,000–$292,000 a year
Full-time

Senior Robotics Software Engineer, Navigation/Localization

Job description

The Maneuver Dominance team at Anduril develops operationally relevant, multi-asset autonomy. We are focused on making large groups of autonomous systems work effectively together, with a particular emphasis on larger, more capable unmanned aerial vehicles. Our team specializes in integrating advanced perception and autonomy algorithms into complex aerial platforms, pushing the boundaries of what's possible in autonomous flight and mission execution. We develop cutting-edge Computer Vision, Navigation, and Autonomy algorithms to solve some of the hardest problems facing our customers, particularly in challenging and dynamic environments where robust awareness is critical.

Job responsibilities

  • Implement robust sensor fusion techniques to combine GNSS, IMU, LIDAR, radar, and camera data, improving navigation accuracy and resilience
  • Rapidly test, analyze performance, and iterate on algorithm and flight control design in the field
  • Develop simulation and testing environment to evaluate the performance of localization solutions under different environmental conditions and scenarios
  • Design fault-tolerant algorithms optimized for on-board compute constraints and robust operation in GNSS-contested environments
  • Analyze mission requirements and constraints across the Anduril product portfolio to determine optimal navigation, localization, and positioning system architecture
  • Architect and improve calibration procedures for sensor suites used in navigation systems
  • Work directly with autonomy, flight controls, and hardware teams to integrate navigation solutions into full vehicle systems and close the loop in flight test
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers

Job requirements

  • Experience in developing, maintaining, or testing navigation / localization algorithms for autonomous vehicles, robotics, drones, maritime vehicles or similar application
  • Experience with Kalman filtering and other estimation techniques
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to take large problems and break them down into actionable parts
  • Eligible to obtain and hold a U.S. Secret security clearance
  • Travel up to 25%
  • MS or PhD in Robotics, Computer Science, Applied Math, Physics, or related field
  • Experience with Python, Rust, and Nix software development
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