Anduril Industries is seeking a Principal Engineer, Localization to lead the design and implementation of Inertial Navigation Systems (INS) while leveraging sensor fusion algorithms and pose estimation methods for precise navigation of robotic vehicles. The ideal candidate will be a proven technical leader who can influence the organization to make the right decisions, demonstrate customer empathy, build trust with partners, mentor teammates, and transform culture within the team.
Requirements
- Master's or PhD degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics or a related field
- Currently contributes to C++ or Rust projects in a Linux development environment with extensive experience in these languages
- Proven experience in developing Navigation and Localization algorithms for autonomous vehicles, robotics, drones, maritime vehicles or similar application
- Experience with sensor calibration, sensor fusion, state estimation, and SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping) techniques
- Strong knowledge of navigation principles, including inertial navigation, GPS, and other sensors such as star trackers
- Experience with navigation, localization, and positioning systems design and development
- Deep expertise in Kalman filtering, Extended Kalman filtering, and other estimation techniques.
- Experience with real-time systems and diverse software development
- Knowledge of sensor fusion and data integration techniques
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Experience applying covariance analysis techniques to optimize navigation system performance, error modeling, and system uncertainty assessments, and requirements methods
Benefits
- Platinum Healthcare Benefits
- Private Medical Insurance (PMI) for UK roles
- Private health plan through Bupa for AUS roles
- Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance
- Paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave
- Family Planning & Parenting Support
- Mental Health Resources
- Professional development stipend
- Daily Meals and Provisions
- Company-funded commuter benefits
- Relocation assistance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan (US roles only)
