Anduril Industries · 1 week ago
Senior Software Engineer, Guidance, Navigation, & Controls
Atlanta, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$165K/yr - $218K/yr
8+ years expAnduril Industries is a defense technology company focused on enhancing military capabilities with advanced technology. The role involves developing and validating guidance and control laws, as well as conducting hardware and software tests for autonomous drones.
National DefenseArtificial Intelligence (AI)AerospaceGovernmentMilitaryNational Security
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop, debug, and test flight controllers and guidance algorithms
Develop and test Software-In-The-Loop and Hardware-In-The-Loop tests in preparation for flight testing
Work closely with the flight software team to define requirements, integrate GNC software and test functionality in simulation
Review test data captured from the flight control system, subsystems, and other test instrumentation to verify vehicle performance, evaluate GNC algorithm/controller behavior, or debug incidents during testing or from fielded assets
Develop models required to support functional evaluation of GNC software
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field with a focus on dynamic systems and control
8 years professional experience in a GNC role, preferably on airborne platforms
Experience with Matlab and Simulink
Experience in modeling and simulation of linear and nonlinear dynamic systems and model linearization
A passion for defending the Unites States of America and its allies
Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
Preferred
Master's Degree of PhD in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field with a focus on dynamic systems and control
Experience with state estimation - Kalman filtering, sensor fusion, etc
Experience with integrating and debugging navigation systems for aerial platforms
Experience with flight control design and analysis for fixed and rotary wing aircraft or missile systems
Experience with guidance algorithm development
C/C++ Proficiency
Experience with Simulink Embedded Coder
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.
Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.
Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.
Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development
Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.
Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
Company
Anduril Industries
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that specializes in developing advanced autonomous systems to enhance national security.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$6.25BKey Investors
XPRIZEAlphaTON Capital Corp.Founders Fund
2026-01-29Grant· $0.15M
2025-12-16Corporate Round· $30M
2025-06-05Series G· $2.5B
Leadership Team
Brian Schimpf
Co-Founder and CEO
Joseph Chen
Co-founder
Recent News
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2026-02-10
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