Perception Engineer

Anduril Industries•Seattle, WA

About The Position

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 Role We are seeking a Computer Vision Engineer to join our Perception team at Anduril Industries, where we develop cutting-edge perception systems for autonomous drones and unmanned sea vehicles in defense applications. While our team has strong capabilities in machine learning and real-time processing, we need a classical computer vision expert to elevate our camera integration, calibration workflows, and establish industry-standard best practices. This role will collaborate across multiple teams, supporting ML engineers, system architects, and integration specialists by ensuring our perception systems receive high-quality, well-calibrated sensor data from diverse camera modalities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or related field
4-6 years of industry experience in computer vision engineering OR Master's degree with 2-4 years of industry experience
Strong proficiency in C++ and Python
Hands-on experience with OpenCV and classical computer vision algorithms
Deep understanding of camera models, calibration theory, and geometric vision
Experience with multi-camera systems and sensor fusion
Experience developing middleware and vision pipelines (ROS/ROS2 or similar)
Familiarity with diverse camera technologies (RGB, stereo, fisheye, thermal, ToF, event-based)
Lab experience with camera systems and optical equipment

Nice To Haves

Rust programming experience
Master's degree in Computer Vision, Robotics, or related field
Experience in defense, aerospace, or autonomous systems
Background in robotics perception for drones or marine vehicles
Experience with real-time embedded vision systems
Knowledge of ISP (Image Signal Processing) tuning
Familiarity with defense industry standards and security clearance processes
Publications or contributions to computer vision research or open-source projects

Responsibilities

Design and implement camera integration pipelines for diverse sensor modalities including RGB, stereo, fisheye, thermal, and event-based camera
Develop middleware and vision pipeline components that interface with our perception stack
Work with hardware and program teams to evaluate and integrate new camera systems
Develop and maintain calibration procedures for intrinsic/extrinsic camera parameters
Implement multi-camera calibration systems and camera-lidar extrinsic calibration workflows
Design online calibration methods for field deployment scenarios
Apply geometric computer vision techniques including structure from motion and 3D reconstruction
Implement robust image processing pipelines (ISP tuning, filtering, enhancement)
Develop feature detection, matching, and tracking algorithms
Design optical flow and visual odometry solutions
Optimize vision algorithms for real-time performance on embedded platforms
Establish and document computer vision best practices
Create reusable calibration tools and frameworks
Ensure vision systems meet defense industry standards and requirements
Conduct lab testing and validation of camera systems

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
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.
Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.

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