Engineering Lead, Vehicle Autonomy - Maneuver Dominance

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 century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s 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 cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

WHY WE'RE HERE:
The Maneuver Dominance (MD) Team at Anduril develops aerial robotic systems designed to operate in large coordinated teams. We leverage existing Anduril drone platforms like Ghost, Altius, or Roadrunner, in addition to bringing 3rd party platforms into Anduril’s Lattice ecosystem. We develop perception and autonomy algorithms to solve some of the hardest problems facing our customers.

As the Engineering Lead, Vehicle Autonomy for the Maneuver Dominance Division, you will be tasked with the critical mission of guiding the technical direction of innovative aerial platforms. Your expertise will be fundamental in ensuring that our projects align with market-driven capabilities and meet the highest standards of performance and reliability.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Lead the development and integration of Fly-By-Wire (FBW) control systems and autonomous vehicle technologies for aerospace applications, with a focus on safety, reliability, and mission success.
• Architect complex autonomy systems, including sensor fusion, perception, localization, path planning, and decision-making algorithms.
• Design, implement, and validate machine learning models for predicting vehicle behavior and ensuring robust decision-making under diverse conditions.
• Oversee the seamless integration of autonomy algorithms with hardware and software systems, ensuring compliance with military airworthiness standards.
• Guide the autonomy team through rigorous testing and validation processes, including simulation, closed-course testing, and operational field trials.
• Establish and maintain best practices for software development, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, and testing.
• Liaise with stakeholders to ensure that vehicle autonomy capabilities align with mission-specific requirements and regulatory standards.
• Stay informed of industry trends and advancements in autonomous technologies, and advocate for the adoption of innovative solutions that offer competitive advantages.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate will possess a blend of technical acumen and strategic insight, coupled with a history of managing intricate aerospace endeavors. Your leadership will be instrumental in propelling the Maneuver Dominance Division to new heights, delivering unparalleled solutions to our defense partners.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in autonomous systems engineering within the aerospace sector.
• Expertise in aerospace vehicle autonomy, FBW systems, and control systems for manned or unmanned vehicles.
• Proficiency in sensor selection, redundancy management, and the integration of control and flight software.
• Experience with robotics software development, including ROS, and programming languages such as C++, Python, or Java.
• Demonstrated ability in requirements-based system verification and familiarity with military airworthiness certification processes.
• Strong analytical skills, problem-solving abilities, and experience in managing complex technical challenges.
• Eligibility for U.S. TS/SCI security clearance and willingness to travel up to 20%, including internationally.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Advanced degree (Master's or PhD) in a relevant field.
• Demonstrated experience with self-driving car technologies and/or machine learning algorithms in a real-world autonomous vehicle context.
• Publications or presentations in recognized journals or conferences on topics related to vehicle autonomy or robotics.
• Prior work on ground, aerial, or maritime autonomous platforms in a defense or commercial context.
• Existing security clearance eligibility

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:

• Platinum Healthcare Benefits: For U.S. roles, we offer top tier platinum coverage (medical, dental, vision) that are 100% covered by Anduril for you and 90% covered for your dependents.
  • For UK roles, Private Medical Insurance (PMI): Anduril will cover the full cost of the insurance premium for an employee and dependents.
  • For AUS roles, Private health plan through Bupa: Coverage is fully subsidized by Anduril.
• Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance 100% covered by Anduril, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
• Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans.
• 16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition.
• Family Planning & Parenting Support: Fertility (eg, IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources to provide support from planning to parenting.
• Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy, life coaching, and more. Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, available to you as well.
• A professional development stipend is available to all Andurilians.
• Daily Meals and Provisions: For many of our offices this means breakfast, lunch and fully stocked micro-kitchens.
• Company-funded commuter benefits available based on your region.
• Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility).
• 401(k) retirement savings plan - both a traditional and Roth 401(k). (US roles only)

The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process.

Anduril is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. The Anduril team is made up of incredibly talented and unique individuals, who together are disrupting industry norms by creating new paths towards the future of defense technology. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. We actively encourage members of recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and those with disabilities to apply, and we work to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all applicants throughout the interview process. If you are someone passionate about working on problems that have a real-world impact, we'd love to hear from you!

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