Perception Systems Engineer
Core
Lead the architecture, requirements, and verification of multi-modal sensing systems (electro-optical, LiDAR, RADAR) for autonomous aerial robotic systems to enable real-time perception and decision-making.
Role type
Senior Systems Engineer (Perception)
Builds
Autonomous aerial robotic systems and their integrated sensing suites
Domain
Defense / Aerial Robotics / Sensor Fusion
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Multi-modal sensor architecture, detection physics, system interface definition, quantitative performance verification, electro-optical/LiDAR/RADAR fundamentals, systems engineering rigor, technical authority
Preferred skills
Learned perception in safety-critical systems, embedded compute and SWaP-C budgeting, environmental qualification (MIL-STD), capability transition to delivery programs, requirements management tooling (Jama), industry standards participation
Technologies
Electro-optical, LiDAR, RADAR, Lattice OS
Responsibilities
Drive perception system architecture and requirements baseline; Own the sensor suite baseline and configuration; Set and defend the sensing performance model; Drive verification and validation strategy; Provide technical authority at design and gate reviews; Lead sensor trades and modularity efforts; Own perception in the air during flight tests; Represent Anduril externally as a technical authority
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with technical leadership
