Full-Time

Motion Planning Engineer

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Anduril

Anduril

1,001-5,000 employees

Develops autonomous systems for defense applications

Robotics & Automation
Defense

Compensation Overview

$138k - $252kAnnually

+ Equity Grants

Senior

No H1B Sponsorship

Boston, MA, USA

Relocation assistance available.

US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
Robotics & Autonomous Systems
AI & Machine Learning
Required Skills
C/C++
Linux/Unix
Requirements
  • Minimum 5 years of software engineering experience using C++ in a Linux development environment
  • Experience developing new motion planning solutions for autonomous vehicles or other mobile robots
  • U.S. Person status (permanent resident or citizen) is required as this position needs to access export controlled data
Responsibilities
  • Be responsible for the full lifecycle development of software products from problem discovery to solution delivery
  • Maintain contextual awareness of technical architecture within your engineering group in order to advise and guide design decisions across the group
  • Maintain relationships with delivery teams or other engineering teams (software and hardware) who use your software products in order to respond and adapt quickly to new missions and use cases
  • Mentor and coach other engineers to be well equipped to step into owning parts of the full software engineering lifecycle
  • Define what great looks like with regards to software engineering practices
  • Balance short term tensions from the business against long term product vision and roadmap

Anduril Industries develops advanced autonomous systems for military and security purposes, focusing on providing solutions to government and commercial clients, particularly in the defense sector. The company's main product is the Lattice platform, a software system that integrates various autonomous vehicles for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions. This platform enables seamless operation of air, land, and sea vehicles, ensuring effective performance in challenging environments. Anduril's product range includes autonomous air systems like the Roadrunner and underwater vehicles such as the Dive LD, along with rocket motors for defense and commercial use. Unlike its competitors, Anduril emphasizes continuous innovation and integration of new technologies to maintain a leading position in defense technology. The company's goal is to enhance defense capabilities by providing integrated security solutions that operate across multiple domains.

Company Stage

Series F

Total Funding

$3.6B

Headquarters

Orange, California

Founded

2017

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

27%

1 year growth

68%

2 year growth

177%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased demand for autonomous systems boosts Anduril's market potential.
  • Expansion of rocket motor production enhances Anduril's manufacturing capabilities.
  • Partnerships with tech companies strengthen Anduril's AI integration in defense systems.

What critics are saying

  • Technical challenges may delay the hybrid VTOL aircraft project with Archer Aviation.
  • Environmental opposition could impact rocket motor manufacturing expansion in Mississippi.
  • Collaboration with OpenAI may attract scrutiny from privacy advocates.

What makes Anduril unique

  • Anduril's Lattice platform integrates autonomous systems for seamless ISR missions.
  • The company offers a diverse range of air, land, and sea autonomous vehicles.
  • Anduril's partnership with Archer Aviation focuses on hybrid VTOL aircraft for defense.

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Benefits

Full Family Health Coverage

16 Weeks Paid Leave for All Caregivers

Family Planning & Support

Incentivized Time Off

Mental Health Resources

Financial Planning

Unlimited Provisions

Professional Development