Senior Robotics Software Engineer - Mechatronics, Sentry Tower

Anduril Industries•Irvine, CA

About The Position

We are looking for a Senior Mechatronics Software Engineer to join our rapidly growing team in Irvine. In this role you will be responsible for building and maintaining software for current and next generation Sentry Tower systems. This will include interacting with stakeholders like Anduril's business lines of Air Defense and Counter Intrusion all the way from internal engineering customers to the people in the field. Prioritizing what is important to create an excellent experience for them in the long run. If you are someone who is driven by a “Whatever It Takes” mindset - then this role is for you.

Requirements

Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.
Proficiency in full robotics system stack, from integrating sensor technology to robotic movement actuation. Partial stack is okay.
6+ years working with C++.
Experience developing software for hardware.
Ability to closely collaborate with engineers from various non software engineering disciplines.
Solid grasp of motor control, low level communications (CAN, UART, SPI, etc), and real time systems.
Strong engineering background from industry or school, ideally in areas/fields such as Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or Physics.

Nice To Haves

Experience working on modeling and controls in Matlab.
Experience developing tooling in Python.
Experience working with firmware in C.

Responsibilities

Own feature development and rollout for our products - recent examples include: building a Software-in-the-Loop simulator for our Tower product, writing an autofocus control system for cameras, creating a distributed over IPC coordinate frame library, redesigning the Pan-Tilt controls to accurately move heavy loads
Design, evaluate, and implement sensor integrations that support operation by both human and autonomous planning agents
Be responsible for service ownership, ensuring functionality, reliability, and alignment with customer objectives
Submit well-documented, tested pull requests addressing TSW's critical issues

Benefits

Healthcare Benefits
US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.
Additional Benefits
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.
Retirement Savings Plan
US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match.
AUS Roles: Superannuation plan.