Manager, Software Engineering, Sensor Simulation

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

ABOUT THE TEAM

The Sensor Simulation team at Anduril is building a platform to generate synthetic imagery for a variety of mission-critical applications : from SITL (software in the loop) and HITL (hardware in the loop) testing to machine learning data generation and user training simulations. We’re achieving imagery so realistic that it’s indistinguishable from real flight test data.

ABOUT THE JOB

As the Technical Lead Manager for Sensor Simulation, a balanced skill set is required—strong leadership to manage and inspire the team, deep technical expertise to lead projects, and a commitment to hands-on programming to stay directly involved in development. You will own the vision, roadmap, and technical excellence of the sensor simulation platform while managing and developing a high-performing team of engineers. You will work cross-functionally with other engineering leads, designers, and product owners to ensure our simulation products meet the complex needs of our defense systems and integrate seamlessly with Anduril’s broader ecosystem.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Product and Technical Roadmap : Develop and implement the strategic technical and product roadmap for the Sensor Simulation platform. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure timelines align with the company’s mission and operational goals.
• Technical Leadership & Mentorship : Define and uphold the technical bar for the team. Provide regular design and code reviews, mentor engineers across varying levels, and drive continuous improvement in simulation performance and reliability.
• End-to-End Delivery : Oversee the design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance of our synthetic imagery pipeline, ensuring integration with SITL, HITL, and other core simulation systems critical to Anduril’s mission.
• Domain-Specific Execution : Direct the development of sensor models (e.g., cameras, IR, etc.) and core capabilities, including terrain rendering, vehicle physics models, and integration of third-party simulation plugins. Resolve technical challenges related to real-time performance and multi-client integration.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration : Work closely with software, design, product, and operations teams. Ensure seamless integration with other sensor fusion, autonomy, and simulation services across the organization.
• Team Management & Growth : Manage and provide career mentorship to a team of 3-6 engineers. Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and collaboration and grow the team to meet rising demands.
• Hands-On Contribution / Coding : Allocate approximately 50% of your time actively participating in the software development process by writing, reviewing and maintaining high-quality code. This will also include prototyping, and troubleshooting key portions of the simulation pipeline.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

US Salary Range

$168,000 — $252,000 USD

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and / or training, critical skills, and / or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including :

For UK roles, Private Medical Insurance (PMI) : Anduril will cover the full cost of the insurance premium for an employee and dependents.

The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process.

Anduril is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. The Anduril team is made up of incredibly talented and unique individuals, who together are disrupting industry norms by creating new paths towards the future of defense technology. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. We actively encourage members of recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and those with disabilities to apply, and we work to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all applicants throughout the interview process. If you are someone passionate about working on problems that have a real-world impact, we'd love to hear from you!

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