Anduril Industries · 16 hours ago
Senior Software Engineer, Guidance, Navigation, Control
Costa Mesa, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$191K/yr - $253K/yr
5+ years expAnduril Industries is a defense technology company focused on transforming military capabilities with advanced technology. They are seeking a Senior Software Engineer specializing in guidance, navigation, and control to design and implement advanced algorithms for autonomous systems, ensuring precise operation and safety in critical environments.
AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentMilitaryNational Security
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and implement advanced GNC algorithms for autonomous vehicles and systems, ensuring precise trajectory tracking, stable flight, and accurate maneuvering
Develop and validate sophisticated control systems, state estimation techniques (e.g., Kalman filtering), and trajectory optimization methods for complex dynamic environments
Collaborate closely with hardware engineers, software engineers, and systems engineers to integrate GNC solutions, ensuring seamless interaction with sensors, actuators, and computing platforms
Simulate, test, and analyze GNC system performance using advanced modeling and simulation tools, identifying and mitigating potential flight risks
Contribute to the entire lifecycle of GNC systems, from conceptual design and algorithm development to implementation, verification, validation, and flight testing
Qualification
Required
Strong Foundational Knowledge: A solid academic background in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or Physics, with a specialization in control systems and dynamics
Expertise in GNC Principles: Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated professional experience in designing and implementing GNC algorithms and control systems for aerospace or autonomous vehicle applications
Algorithm Development & Implementation: Proven success in developing and implementing GNC algorithms, including areas such as trajectory generation, state estimation (e.g., Kalman Filters, Particle Filters), and control laws (e.g., PID, LQR)
MATLAB & Simulink Proficiency: Demonstrated experience with MATLAB and Simulink for modeling, simulation, algorithm development, and analysis of dynamic systems
Driven by Mission Success: A proactive drive and enthusiasm for developing GNC systems that are critical for mission success, safety, and operational effectiveness in demanding environments
Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance
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
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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