Senior Robotics Software Engineer, Navigation/Localization

<div class="content-intro"><p>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.</p></div><h2><strong>ABOUT THE TEAM</strong></h2> <p>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.</p> <h2><strong>ABOUT THE JOB</strong></h2> <p>We are seeking an experienced Navigation/Localization Engineer with a strong background in robotics or aerial systems to join our growing team in Costa Mesa, CA. Anduril is developing software at the intersection of computer vision, sensor fusion, and machine learning. In this role you will be developing, integrating, and testing navigation solutions that will allow platforms including Omen and Thunder to operate in the most challenging GNSS-contested environments. You’ll work across the stack including sensor selection, placement, and integration; simulation and data replay pipelines; fly-fix-fly iteration in the field; and automated testing/analysis to prevent regressions. You’ll be part of a team that values innovation, rapid iteration, and delivering high-quality solutions for real-world operation.</p> <h2><strong>WHAT YOU'LL DO</strong></h2> <ul> <li>Implement robust sensor fusion techniques to combine GNSS, IMU, LIDAR, radar, and camera data, improving navigation accuracy and resilience</li> <li>Rapidly test, analyze performance, and iterate on algorithm and flight control design in the field</li> <li>Develop simulation and testing environment to evaluate the performance of localization solutions under different environmental conditions and scenarios</li> <li>Design fault-tolerant algorithms optimized for on-board compute constraints and robust operation in GNSS-contested environments</li> <li>Analyze mission requirements and constraints across the Anduril product portfolio to determine optimal navigation, localization, and positioning system architecture</li> <li>Architect and improve calibration procedures for sensor suites used in navigation systems</li> <li>Work directly with autonomy, flight controls, and hardware teams to integrate navigation solutions into full vehicle systems and close the loop in flight test</li> <li>Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers</li> </ul> <h2><strong>REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS</strong></h2> <ul> <li>Experience in developing, maintaining, or testing navigation / localization algorithms for autonomous vehicles, robotics, drones, maritime vehicles or similar application</li> <li>Experience