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Principal Robotics Software Engineer – Uav
| Company | Anduril |
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| Location | Atlanta, GA, USA |
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| Salary | $166000 – $249000 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
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| Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
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Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Robotics, Computer Science, or related field
- 5+ 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
- Hands-on experience working with and testing electrical and mechanical systems
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including hardware and manufacturing
- Strong problem-solving skills and a ‘Whatever It Takes’ 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
Responsibilities
- 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 Software-in-the-Loop simulators for advanced systems like Anvil
- Optimize performance of existing products, including tasks like improving battery consumption and route planning for our Ghost helicopter
- 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 multi-agent 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
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++
- Hands-on experience programming for embedded systems and physical devices
- Background in multi-agent coordination, particularly with UAVs
- Demonstrated ability to solve complex frame transformation problems (e.g., target localization, multi-degree-of-freedom robotic arms)
- Experience with real-time 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 open-source robotics projects or relevant publications
