Mission Software Engineer, Vehicle Software, Computer Vision

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

Air Dominance & Strike (AD&S) is responsible for autonomous robotics systems

like the Fury unmanned fighter jet and the Barracuda family of advanced effects.

The AD&S Vehicle Software team is responsible for the software running on these

systems. Our software engineers collaborate with other engineering disciplines

to develop software for vehicle control, networking, sensor integration, and

telemetry. We are looking for engineers excited to build the foundational

vehicle software stack that supports the wide range of AD&S initiatives, from

early concept simulation to first flight to live operations to large scale fleet

management.

ABOUT THE JOB

We are seeking a software engineer specialized in machine vision for development

of guidance systems on a large air vehicle. Engineers in this role will

primarily work on implementing novel image processing algorithms from various

image sources and sensors. These will be both conventional and state of the art

machine learning approaches. Additionally, the role requires the ability to

work with other sensor sources and develop sensor fusion algorithms.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

* Integrate and write tests for camera calibration code

* Develop and refine algorithms for real-time image processing and analysis.

* Write, test, and maintain high-quality code in Python and C++.

* Optimize software for performance, reliability, and scalability

* Process and evaluate images from live tests used by camera systems in various

flight conditions.

* Debug and troubleshoot software and hardware issues as they arise.

* Propose and implement improvements to enhance system performance and

capabilities

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

* BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics,

Physics, or related field.

* 4+ years of experience writing production software (C or C++ preferred).

* Direct experience with camera systems, calibration, and pose estimation.

* Experience working with IMUs and implementing state fusion algorithms.

* A desire to work on critical software that has a real-world impact

* Eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

* Experience with SLAM systems.

* Experience with estimation from RADAR or LIDAR systems.

* General exposure to aviation concepts and aircraft design principles.

* Experience working in airgapped environments (without network connectivity)

* Knowledge of defense technology and tactics, especially in the air domain

* Awareness of safety critical software development practices, including

DO-178c and/or MIL-HDBK-516C.

US Salary Range

$220,000—$292,000 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:

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