Staff Robotics Software Engineer, CUAS, Omen

Anduril Industries · Costa Mesa, California · The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. The Maneuver Dominance team at Anduril develops operationally relevant, multi-asset autonomy. Omen is Anduril’s hover-to-cruise autonomous air vehicle (AAV) that packs the endurance, payload, and mission flexibility of much larger airplanes into a novel runway-independent Group 3 platform. As a Staff Software Engineer, you will own software integration of Omen’s airborne counter-UAS effector payload end to end, and build the team around it. Responsibilities Own and lead the autonomy architecture for Omen’s cUAS dogfighting mission end to end, from first prototype to fielded software. Collaborate with the Omen Perception team to develop target tracking and perception. Design the intercept guidance and pursuit planning that puts the aircraft in a firing position against a maneuvering target. Work alongside the Omen Autonomy team which owns core autonomy systems. Own fire control software. Hold the sensor-to-shot latency budget. Own software interfaces with the payload, vehicle, and mission compute. Build the simulation that proves the engagement works before flight. Take it to the field. Required Qualifications 6+ years building software for robotic or autonomous systems. Strong engineering background. Experience leading multidisciplinary software teams. Strong Rust or C++ for real-time and embedded systems. Deep experience in target tracking and sensor fusion. Experience with guidance, motion planning, or control for fast-moving vehicles. Experience integrating and characterizing perception sensors in software. Hands-on field test experience. Experience as the technical owner of a safety-critical autonomy system. Ability to travel about 25%. Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance. Preferred Qualifications Direct experience with fire control, weapon, or effector software. Counter-UAS experience. Air-to-air autonomy. VTOL. Experience with gimbal or turret pointing software. Familiarity with lead and ballistic solutions. Software safety standards. Real-time operating systems. Simulation tools. Benefits At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next.