Anduril Industries · 4 hours ago
Senior GNC Engineer, Space
Costa Mesa, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$191K/yr - $253K/yrAnduril Industries is a defense technology company focused on enhancing military capabilities through advanced technology. The Sr. GNC Engineer will lead the design and implementation of satellite GNC subsystems, collaborate with multiple teams, and ensure mission success for various spacecraft operations.
AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentMilitaryNational Security
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead spacecraft GNC software and hardware subsystems for various spacecraft efforts in all orbital regimes and work closely with bus providers for successful implementation
Develop modern, software-defined approaches to autonomous spacecraft operations with maneuvering capabilities to successfully accomplish mission objectives
Develop appropriate test plans and procedures to validate the GNC system during ground checkout, on-orbit commissioning and operations
Collaborate across multiple teams to plan, build, and test complex functionality
Coordinate with end-users, other operators and customers to turn needs into features while balancing user experience with engineering constraints
Support challenging schedules during ground testing, launch windows and on-orbit operations of the spacecraft systems
Directly interact with customers to ensure mission success
Design of flight software, algorithms, and simulation products
Development of spacecraft autonomy tools for dynamic space operations
Test process development and execution
Define automated fault detection and responses
Provide hardware-in-the-loop and monte-carlo simulation capabilities
Qualification
Required
Strong engineering background from industry or school, ideally in areas/fields such as Astrodynamics, Aerospace Engineering, Dynamics and Controls Engineering, Computer Science, or other engineering degree
Experience with MATLAB, Simulink, Python, C++, Go, and/or Linux Systems
Experience conducting spacecraft operations and satellite command and control with an emphasis on system reliability and uptime
Ability to quickly understand and navigate complex systems and detailed requirements
Experience with orbital mechanics and resident space object tracking capabilities
Experience developing 3-DOF simplified and 6-DOF high-fidelity dynamics simulation models used for GNC systems analysis and validation
Familiarity with rendezvous proximity operations and docking, orbital mechanics with propulsive spacecraft, spacecraft attitude determination and controls
Strong knowledge of spacecraft dynamics, orbital mechanics, and control theory
Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance
Preferred
A desire to work on critical software and hardware designs in the space domain
Experience testing propulsion subsystems in laboratory environments that mimic the space environmental constraints
Experience with testing/validation leveraging FlatSats, Hardware-in-the-Loop testbeds and digital spacecraft simulators through nominal and fault scenarios
Experience with computer vision and perception algorithms to support GNC operations
Exposure to US satellite operations policy and constraints for relevant mission threads in all orbits
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.
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.
Founded in 2017
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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