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Senior Robotics Software Engineer, Navigation/Localization

Anduril· Maritime & Maneuver Dominance : Maneuver Dominance Engineering : Robotics Software
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Costa Mesa, CA$220k - $292kFull-timePosted 3w ago

About the role

Senior Navigation/Localization engineer focusing on sensor fusion, navigation, and localization for autonomous platforms, including GNSS-denied environments. Located in Costa Mesa, CA, working on integration of perception, autonomy, and flight systems within Anduril’s Maneuver Dominance team.

Responsibilities

  • Implement robust sensor fusion techniques to combine GNSS, IMU, LIDAR, radar, and camera data, improving navigation accuracy and resilience
  • Rapidly test, analyze performance, and iterate on algorithm and flight control design in the field
  • Develop simulation and testing environment to evaluate the performance of localization solutions under different environmental conditions and scenarios
  • Design fault-tolerant algorithms optimized for on-board compute constraints and robust operation in GNSS-contested environments
  • Analyze mission requirements and constraints across the Anduril product portfolio to determine optimal navigation, localization, and positioning system architecture
  • Architect and improve calibration procedures for sensor suites used in navigation systems
  • Work directly with autonomy, flight controls, and hardware teams to integrate navigation solutions into full vehicle systems and close the loop in flight test
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers

Qualifications

  • Experience in developing, maintaining, or testing navigation / localization algorithms for autonomous vehicles, robotics, drones, maritime vehicles or similar application
  • Experience with Kalman filtering and other estimation techniques
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to take large problems and break them down into actionable parts
  • Eligible to obtain and hold a U.S. Secret security clearance
  • Travel up to 25%

Skills

Required:Sensor fusionKalman filteringSystem architectureCalibration procedures
Nice to have:Flight test integration

Benefits

  • Comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees)
Last updated Oct 7, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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