Cognitive Systems Lead

The role

You will own the Cognitive subsystem for a maritime autonomous vehicle, including navigation, control, vehicle management, communications, and protective systems. You will set architecture for long-range autonomous operations and lead cross-functional teams to drive design and testing.

What you will do

• Own the Cognitive subsystem architecture: navigation and control, VMS, communications, and protective systems
• Drive GN&C design including inertial navigation, safe navigation systems, and actuation control software
• Drive Vehicle Management System design including route planning and casualty monitoring
• Own communications architecture across BLOS, LOS, and acoustic domains
• Define protective systems for vehicle survivability
• Define interfaces between cognitive subsystem and body, energy, and mission systems
• Manage subsystem schedule and cost performance across prototype, LRIP, and FRP phases
• Provide technical mentorship to engineers across cognitive disciplines
• Drive design-for-manufacturability in coordination with Production
• Represent the cognitive subsystem in technical and customer meetings

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Robotics, or equivalent
• 8+ years of experience in GN&C, vehicle autonomy, or embedded systems for marine, aerospace, or robotic platforms
• Experience taking navigation, control, or communications systems through full product development cycles
• Demonstrated experience with navigation systems, control systems, or communications architectures
• Experience transitioning designs from prototype to production
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance

Nice to have

• Experience with autonomous underwater or surface vehicles
• Working knowledge of inertial navigation, GPS-denied navigation, or acoustic communications
• Experience with vehicle management systems or flight management systems
• Familiarity with safety-critical software and system design
• Experience in defense or maritime robotics

Benefits

• Comprehensive, competitive benefits package available at little to no cost to employees

Before you apply

• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance
• Consent to pre-employment risk, integrity, and due diligence screening

About the company

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. Its Maritime Division is building America's next decisive advantage at sea.