Staff Systems Engineer, Ghost

Anduril Industries•Costa Mesa, CA

18d•$191,000 - $253,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for an owner for a novel, relative navigation solution bridging perception, tracking, guidance for an upcoming product at our headquarters location in Costa Mesa, CA. You will lead development, refinement, and implementation of guidance architecture for systems combining high-cost off-board sensing with low-cost onboard sensing for current and future product variants. This role will involve usage and direct implementation of state-of-the-art Computer Vision (CV) and Guidance Navigation and Control work (GNC), and will require a level of firmware and electrical hardware familiarity. You will be involved at earliest stage product development, and help shape the capabilities set of the platform to achieve consistent mission success on a hyper-scalable platform developed on an aggressive timeline. We are a fast-growing company at the early stages of our growth, and you will be expected to own important deliverables during your time on the team, which will have a significant impact on the company’s trajectory. Anduril fosters a diverse, collaborative, culture with plenty of opportunities for ownership and professional growth. M ust be eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance. This position will be located at our headquarters in Costa Mesa, CA (relocation benefits provided.)

Requirements

Minimum of 3 - 10 years of professional experience or Phd with at least 1 year of professional experience
BS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline
Expertise with C++, Python, and Linux systems
Expertise in image processing, computer vision, or machine learning
Experience in one or more of the following: sensor integration, tracking and estimation, motion planning, perception, localization, mapping, guidance, navigation and controls, and related system performance metrics
Systems programming skills including algorithms, data structures, concurrency and optimization
Strong analytical & critical thinking and problem-solving skills and an ability to communicate ideas clearly
Team-player, self-motivated, driven, organized
Experience with software revision control
Demonstrated ability to work effectively on interdisciplinary teams

Nice To Haves

Experience with the rapid development of novel integrated systems

Responsibilities

Involvement with product architecture and definition of platform capability set
Define and refine required hardware needed to achieve success criteria
Develop and refine CV model through in-person testing and training
Develop and refine GNC algorithms and vehicle simulation software
Support on-site and off-site product testing and customer demonstrations
Support and own similar scoping and efforts on future product variants

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.

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