Anduril Industries · 1 week ago
Senior Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC) Engineer - Navigation and Estimation- Air Dominance & Strike
Costa Mesa, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$166K/yr - $253K/yr
8+ years expAnduril Industries is a defense technology company focused on transforming military capabilities with advanced technology. The Senior Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC) Engineer will lead the design, development, testing, and implementation of navigation systems for aerospace systems, contributing to the next generation of autonomous air power and advanced tactical systems.
AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentMilitaryNational Security
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead navigation system design for one or more Anduril products, cradle-to-grave ownership
Analyze and help develop mission requirements and constraints across the Anduril product portfolio to determine optimal navigation system architecture
Support and drive the evaluation and integration of advanced alternative navigation aiding sources (prepare, support, and conduct lab, motion, and flight tests)
Support flight testing to measure & validate navigation performance relative to mission requirements and troubleshoot testing and operational anomalies
Perform trade studies, modeling, simulation and other forms of analysis to validate algorithm and navigation stack accuracy, robustness, and performance
Conduct simulation and testing for validation of navigation algorithms and system performance
Collect and analyze platform telemetry data to validate platform operation and performance
Support the design, development, integration and testing of an inertial navigation systems (INS) for aerospace vehicles (UAS, spacecraft, missiles, etc.)
Use and update Anduril's existing navigation filters, models, and simulations to improve navigation performance
Support and drive the development of algorithms for navigation, guidance, and control systems, including Extended Kalman filters and other estimation methods using various programming languages
Support and drive the development of advanced sensor fusion algorithms leveraging INS, GNSS, cameras, LiDAR, and other sensors for accurate navigation in complex environments across subsea, surface, air, and space domains
Apply covariance analysis techniques for early requirements derivation, as well as to optimize navigation system performance, error modeling, and system uncertainty assessments
Improve calibration procedures for sensor suites used in aerospace navigation systems
Collaborate with GNC, Flight Software, MSA, T&E, product leadership, and other multidisciplinary teams to integrate navigation software and hardware into real-world flight systems
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or a related field
Strong bias for action, ability to thrive in uncertainty, and desire to closely collaborate cross-functionally with other teams
Proficiency in MATLAB & Simulink, C/C++
Strong knowledge of navigation principles, including inertial navigation, GPS
Experience characterizing, integrating, and testing inertial and non-inertial sensing modalities like INS, GNSS, vision-based, and odometry
Experience with navigation system design, development and testing on aerospace systems
Expertise in Kalman filtering, Extended Kalman filtering, and other estimation techniques
Experience with real-time systems and embedded software development
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
General knowledge of guidance and flight control systems
Experience optimizing and tuning navigation system performance, error modeling, and system uncertainty assessments, and requirements methods
Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret clearance
3 or more years of experience in Guidance, Navigation & Control engineering or related technical experience
8 or more years of experience in Guidance, Navigation & Control engineering or related technical experience
Preferred
Autonomous air, ground or undersea vehicle navigation experience, focusing on low-cost sensors
Strong software (MATLAB, C/C++) and hardware (sensors, harnesses, PCB design) integration background, working with real-time systems is a big plus
Experience adapting and applying real-time pose localization algorithms from robotics to enhance the accuracy and robustness of vehicle navigation where applicable
Experience with 6-DOF vehicle simulation
GNSS receiver and antenna integration experience
Current eligibility at the Top Secret level preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.
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.
Pension plan with employer match.
Superannuation plan.
Company
Anduril Industries
Anduril Industries is a defense product company that builds technology for military agencies and border surveillance.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$6.25BKey Investors
AlphaTON Capital Corp.Founders FundU.S. Department of Defense
2025-12-16Corporate Round· $30M
2025-06-05Series G· $2.5B
2025-01-07Grant· $14.3M
Leadership Team
Brian Schimpf
Co-Founder and CEO
Joseph Chen
Co-founder
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