# Mission Autonomy Lead - Thunder at Anduril

- Company: Anduril
- What the company does: Anduril Industries builds advanced autonomous systems and defense technology to protect US and allied forces. Creating the future of national security through AI, robotics, and cutting-edge engineering. Backed by General Catalyst, Lightspeed and a16z.
- Company website: https://www.anduril.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Senior
- Location: Costa Mesa, California, United States
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-09-18
- Apply by: 2026-11-02
- Apply: https://boards.greenhouse.io/andurilindustries/jobs/5235461007?gh_jid=5235461007&utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/anduril-mission-autonomy-lead-thunder/

## About the role

Autonomy is only as good as the link that carries it. Thunder is a compact airframe with weapons, sensors and radios competing for the same antenna real estate, flying low and in formation, in a spectrum that is actively contested. That is the problem you would own. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor's, Masters, or PhD degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent
- 8+ years of experience in autonomous systems, robotics, or AI/ML
- Experience delivering software through full product development cycles
- Demonstrated experience with autonomous navigation, planning, or perception systems
- Experience with modeling, simulation, and SITL/HITL testing
- Experience developing safety-critical or high-assurance software

Tags: Maritime & Maneuver Dominance

Source: 1752vc Careers, https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/anduril-mission-autonomy-lead-thunder/