Senior Computer Vision Engineer

Anduril Industries•Costa Mesa, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maneuver Dominance team at Anduril focuses on developing operationally relevant, multi-asset autonomy, specifically enabling large groups of autonomous systems to work effectively together, with an emphasis on larger, more capable unmanned aerial vehicles. The team integrates advanced perception and autonomy algorithms into complex aerial platforms, pushing the boundaries of autonomous flight and mission execution. They develop cutting-edge Computer Vision and Autonomy algorithms to solve challenging problems for customers in dynamic environments where robust perception is critical. The company is seeking an experienced Computer Vision Engineer with a strong background in robotics to join their rapidly growing team in Costa Mesa, CA. This role involves developing advanced perception systems for complex autonomous aerial platforms, utilizing expertise in computer vision algorithms and robotics principles to solve challenges in visual perception, SLAM, motion planning, controls, and state estimation. The position requires technical expertise in computer vision and robotics, the ability to make pragmatic engineering tradeoffs considering aerial platform constraints, and strong systems-level knowledge and experience. The work directly contributes to the seamless integration of Anduril's products and critical autonomous operations.

Requirements

BS in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
Strong knowledge of 3D computer vision concepts, including multi-view geometry, camera models, photogrammetry, and 3D reconstruction techniques.
Fluency in standard domain libraries (numpy, opencv, pytorch, etc).
Proven understanding of data structures, algorithms, concurrency, and code optimization.
6+ years of professional industry experience working with C++ or Rust programming languages.
Experience deploying software to end customers, internal or external.
Must be willing to travel 25%.
Eligible to obtain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Nice To Haves

MS or PhD in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
Experience with perception systems for aerial robotics or other highly dynamic platforms.
Experience with real-world sensor integrations, including LiDAR, RGB-D cameras, stereo cameras, or TOF cameras.
Knowledge of path planning algorithms and their integration with perception systems in dynamic environments.
Experience with GPU / CUDA programming for accelerated computer vision processing.

Responsibilities

Work at the intersection of 3D perception and computer vision, developing robust algorithms that power real-time decision-making for autonomous aerial systems.
Develop and implement advanced structure from motion and SLAM algorithms to create accurate 3D models from multiple camera inputs in real-time.
Integrate perception outputs with path planning algorithms to enable autonomous navigation in complex, unstructured environments.
Design experiments, data collection efforts, and curate training/evaluation sets to develop insights for both internal purposes and customers.
Collaborate closely with robotics, software, and hardware teams to integrate perception algorithms into autonomous aerial systems.
Work with vendors and government stakeholders to advance the state-of-the-art in perception and world modeling for autonomous aerial systems.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you (US Roles).
Full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents (UK & AUS Roles).
Annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents (IE Roles).
Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
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.
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.
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.
Annual reimbursement for professional development.
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 (US Roles).
Pension plan with employer match (UK & IE Roles).
Superannuation plan (AUS Roles).