Range Instrumentation & Trajectory Tracking Engineer
Anduril · Costa Mesa, United States · 1mo ago
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.
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 is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.
We are seeking a permanent, full-time Range Instrumentation & Trajectory Tracking Engineer to own the end-to-end optical data pipeline for high-velocity defense systems. This unique hybrid role requires a hands-on engineer who will deploy, calibrate, and operate multi-camera high-speed optical systems in the field, as well as lead the post-flight 3D trajectory reconstruction and data reduction back in the lab.
The Test and Evaluation team at Anduril works across the entire spectrum of products and business lines, as well as all flight operations and test range management. Our team conducts full system level development testing, new production acceptance testing, sub-component qualification testing and much more. In short, if it involves test, we support it. If you are interested in working in an extremely innovative and fast paced environment, where your work directly makes an impact and difference in the products that are fielded, this a fantastic opportunity.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Support Flight test engineers with planning and executing system level T&E of hardware and software with emphasis placed on conducting ground and flight test, and initial issue investigation.
- Video capture of product test exercises using a variety of techniques and equipment, including high-speed cameras, long lenses, and cinema drones.
- Work closely with Test & Evaluation, Energetics, and Business Lines to develop and prepare detailed capture plans that align with the goals of each exercise and marketing needs
- Development of ground, air, and sea capture solutions for efficient and repeatable results.
- Maintain and manage camera gear and other related equipment, ensuring functionality and readiness
- Work closely with T&E and other engineering departments to understand requirements, support mission planning, and discuss test results to include collected data and observations
- Work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and standard practices
Key Responsibilities:
• Field Operations: Set up, align, and calibrate high-speed opto-mechanical tracking mounts, Short-Wave Infrared (SWIR) sensors, and high-speed video cameras on the test range.
• Multi-Camera Calibration: Perform field spatial orientation calibrations to ensure all camera coordinates tie back precisely to the absolute earth/range coordinate system.
• Data Reduction & Analysis: Process raw multi-angle video frames using Xcitex 3-D FlightPath or TrackEye to calculate 3D missile trajectory, pitch, yaw, roll, and acceleration.
• Algorithm Development: Write custom data analysis scripts (MATLAB or Python) to smooth data, filter atmospheric noise, and resolve anomalies in spatial coordinate transformations.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Proven experience as a cinematographer or similar role, with a portfolio demonstrating expertise in various capture techniques.
- Familiarity with high-speed cinematography, long lens operation, and the use of cinema drones (FAA Part 107 required)
- Familiarity with bespoke long range video transmission solutions
- Strong ability to coordinate with teams and manage time effectively
- Exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to new situations quickly and efficiently.
- A hands-on approach and the willingness to engage in fieldwork across diverse and challenging environments
- Ability to travel as required by the job
- Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities
- In this role, you will be subject to pre-employment and randomized substance screening, as required by the Company.
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:
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