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Anduril Industries · 1 day ago

Senior Software Engineer, Guidance, Navigation, & Controls

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. The role involves developing guidance and control law solutions, conducting hardware and software tests, and enhancing navigation capabilities for autonomous drones.

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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

GNC experienceMatlabSimulinkC/C++ ProficiencyModelingSimulationGuidance algorithm developmentFlight control designPassion for defenseTeam collaboration

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

Healthcare Benefits
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.
Retirement Savings Plan

Company

Anduril Industries

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Anduril Industries is a defense product company that builds technology for military agencies and border surveillance.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$6.25B
Key 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

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Brian Schimpf
Co-Founder and CEO
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Joseph Chen
Co-founder
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