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Sr. Mission Software Engineer, Estimation & Tracking

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In-Office
Irvine, CA
168K-294K Annually
Senior level
In-Office
Irvine, CA
168K-294K Annually
Senior level
Develop C++ software for real-time tracking, conduct data analysis, and contribute to the software lifecycle while mentoring junior engineers.
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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.

ABOUT THE TEAM

The Counter Intrusion MSE team develops systems that provide force protection capabilities, monitoring the perimeter of secure areas, land or sea, for approaching people, vehicles, and vessels. We live in a world where security officers are increasingly overwhelmed by sensor data feeds. Our products leverage advanced sensor fusion and autonomy to seamlessly render activity in the environment to Lattice's common operating picture. This relieves operators of our system from a ton of burden and allows our customers to get more done with fewer personnel. Increasingly Counter Intrusion MSEs are working on projects to bring customers' existing legacy security systems into the Lattice ecosystem. Key to this effort is building scalable software solutions so that we can service many customers without requiring bespoke software for each one. The Counter Intrusion team is responsible for the development, testing, deployment, and sustainment of our family of systems. We work closely with other teams from product, engineering, sales, logistics, operations, and mission success.


ABOUT THE JOB

We are looking for a Mission Software Engineer - Estimation & Tracking to join our growing team in Irvine, CA. Anduril is developing software at the intersection of machine learning, computer vision, and sensor fusion. In this role you will be bringing together data from robots, cameras, radars, and many other sources into a single combined operational picture which enables both autonomous systems and end users to complete their missions. We develop cutting edge software for autonomous operation and situational awareness by having sensors and systems that work together to improve over time.
WHAT YOU'LL DO

  • Design and develop robust and efficient C++ software for real-time tracking and fusion.
  • Conduct data analysis and performance evaluation to validate and improve tracking system capabilities.
  • Contribute to the full software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, coding, testing, and deployment.
  • Stay up to date with the latest developments in tracking and fusion technology.
  • Write clear and maintainable code with comprehensive documentation.
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • MS or PhD in Robotics, Computer Science, Applied Math, Physics or related field
  • Proficiency in production-grade C++ and Python software development
  • Strong background in linear algebra and probability/stochastic processes.
  • Strong communication skill and the ability to take large problems and break them down into actionable parts
  • Eligible to obtain and hold a U.S. Top Secret security clearance
  • Travel up to 25%

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • We are looking for engineers with professional experience in one or more of the following areas and are interested in learning more:
  • Experience processing sensor measurements from Radar, Electro-Optical Sensors, RF Sensors, or LIDAR
  • Experience with sensor characterization and modeling
  • Familiarity with classical and contemporary approaches for state estimation and tracking (e.g. Kalman Filter, EKF, Particle Filter)
  • Multi-target prediction and tracking (e.g., Multi-hypothesis tracking)
  • Derivation of performance metrics and analysis of system performance
  • Camera and sensor calibration
  • Familiarity with non-linear optimization frameworks like Ceres, g2o, GTSAM, etc
  • Probabilistic inference and Bayesian likelihood estimation (e.g., Markov Chain Monte Carlo)
  • Experience in unmanned systems
  • Experience in Docker, CircleCI, Linux

US Salary Range
$168,000$294,000 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: 

Healthcare Benefits 

  • US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you. 
  • UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents. 
  • IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents. 

Additional Benefits 

  • Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees. 
  • Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs. 
  • Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting. 
  • Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available. 
  • Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development 
  • Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region. 
  • Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility. 

Retirement Savings Plan 

  • US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options. 
  • UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match. 
  • AUS Roles: Superannuation plan. 

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. 

To view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/. 

Top Skills

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