Apply on Employer Site

Anduril Industries · 1 week ago

Senior Guidance, Navigation and Controls Engineer

Costa Mesa, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$191K/yr - $253K/yr

3+ years exp

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company focused on transforming military capabilities with advanced technology. The Senior Guidance, Navigation and Controls Engineer will develop guidance algorithms and work closely with flight software and computer vision teams to validate GNC software for autonomous drone systems.

AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentMilitaryNational Security

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop guidance algorithms (terminal and midcourse) and state estimators for group 1-3 UAV platforms

Work closely with the flight software and computer vision team to define requirements, develop GNC software and validate functionality in simulation on aggressive timelines

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

Guidance Navigation ControlComputer VisionTactical Guidance AlgorithmsState EstimationKalman FilteringSensor FusionModelingSimulationC/C++ ProficiencyMatlabSimulinkTeam CollaborationProblem SolvingCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field with a focus on dynamic systems and control

3+ years professional experience in a GNC role, preferably focusing on missile or weapons systems

Experience with tactical guidance algorithms and target state estimation development

Experience with state estimation and filtering - Kalman filtering, sensor fusion, complementary filters, etc

Experience in modeling and simulation of linear and nonlinear dynamic systems and model linearization

Experience coding in Matlab and Simulink

C/C++ Proficiency

Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

Preferred

Master's Degree or PhD in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field with a focus on dynamic systems and control

5+ years professional experience in a GNC role, preferably focusing on missile or weapons systems

Experience with flight test and debugging GNC on UAV platforms

Experience with GNC design and analysis for fixed wing, rotary wing aircraft and/or tactical missile systems

Experience with seeker integration

Experience in one or more of the following: VIO, TERCOM, gimbal mount models, detection and tracking, LWIR/EO sensors, RADAR, target motion models

Experience with Simulink Embedded Coder

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.

Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.

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.

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.

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.

Annual reimbursement for professional development

Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.

Available depending on role eligibility.