Senior Software Engineer, Actuation and Control Systems

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology.

You will own actuation and control software for a maritime autonomous vehicle. Reporting to the Navigation and Control lead, you will develop control algorithms that command thrusters, control surfaces, and buoyancy systems to achieve desired depth, heading, speed, and attitude across all operating conditions.

Responsibilities

• Own vehicle control software: depth, heading, speed, and attitude control
• Develop and tune control algorithms for underwater vehicle dynamics
• Implement control laws on embedded real-time platforms
• Build vehicle dynamics models and simulate control response
• Define interfaces with GN&C sensors, thruster hardware, and buoyancy actuators
• Support SITL and HITL testing of control software
• Perform at-sea tuning and validation during prototype testing
• Interface with navigation, propulsion, and buoyancy teams
• Travel up to 25% to test sites

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, or equivalent
• 7+ years of experience in control systems, vehicle dynamics, or robotics software
• Experience with control algorithm development (PID, LQR, model-predictive, or equivalent)
• Proficiency in C++ or Rust for embedded control software
• Familiarity with MATLAB/Simulink or equivalent modeling environments
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance

Benefits

Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including a comprehensive, competitive benefits package.