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Anduril Industries · 3 months ago

Guidance Navigation and Control (GNC) Engineer, Air Dominance & Strike

Costa Mesa, California, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$129K/yr - $220K/yr

3+ years exp

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company focused on transforming military capabilities with advanced technology. They are seeking Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) Engineers to develop, test, and implement GNC systems and architectures for aerospace programs, including missiles and unmanned air vehicles.

AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentMilitaryNational Security

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and test algorithms for guidance, navigation, and control systems in line with project requirements

Design, implement, and assess the GNC architectures considering all elements, including spacecraft, sensors, actuators, and algorithms

Use MDAO techniques for the design and optimization of GNC systems, balancing performance, cost, and risk factors

Participate in all phases of system development, from concept to design, prototyping, testing, and operation

Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team including systems engineers, flight software engineers, and test engineers to ensure system-wide integration and performance

Contribute to design reviews, safety assessments, and system documentation

Use simulation and analysis tools to verify GNC models and system performance under different operating conditions

Provide system engineering expertise in the development of GNC systems, ensuring a cohesive and efficient approach to the design and implementation process

Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to GNC systems during design, testing, and operational phases

Keep updated with the latest technologies and trends in GNC engineering and system architecture design

Qualification

Guidance Navigation ControlGNC simulation toolsMDAO techniquesC/C++ programming6-DOF simulationsFlight mechanicsAnalytical skillsAgile methodologiesProblem-solving skillsCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

BS in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Aerospace Engineering or related field with focus on dynamics and control

3 or more years of experience in Guidance, Navigation & Control engineering or related technical experience

A strong theoretical knowledge of classical and modern control theory, estimation, and filtering techniques

Experience with developing GNC solutions for flight systems

Proficiency with GNC simulation tools like MATLAB, Simulink and related toolboxes

Familiarization with 6-DOF simulations

Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret clearance

Preferred

A Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field is a plus

Strong understanding of flight mechanics and related physics

Practical experience developing GNC designs for flight systems

Extensive experience in GNC system and architecture development and testing, preferably in the aerospace industry

Experience generating in C or C++ code from Simulink models

Proven experience in applying MDAO methods and tools in the design of complex systems

Experience with direct and indirect trajectory optimization methods and familiarity with trajectory optimization libraries (e.g., GPOPS-ii, DIDO, Dymos, CasADi, or IPOPT)

Experience writing code in C/C++ or Rust

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment

Familiarity with agile and Lean product development methodologies such as Scrum

Experience using Jira, Git, GitHub, or GitLab

Understanding of and compliance with industry, safety, and quality standards appropriate for the application

Passion for defending the United States and its allies

Current Active U.S. Top Secret clearance preferred

Benefits

Platinum Healthcare Benefits: For U.S. roles, we offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.

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

For AUS roles, Private health plan through Bupa: Coverage is fully subsidized by Anduril.

Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance 100% covered by Anduril, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.

Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans.

16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition.

Family Planning & Parenting Support: Fertility (eg, IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources to provide support from planning to parenting.

Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy, life coaching, and more. Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, available to you as well.

A professional development stipend is available to all Andurilians.

Company-funded commuter benefits available based on your region.

Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility).

401(k) retirement savings plan - both a traditional and Roth 401(k). (US roles only)