GNC Engineer

Anduril Industries

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Work type: On-site
Location: Seattle, WA
Salary: $166,000–$220,000 / yr
Posted: 4 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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About Anduril Industries

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that builds advanced hardware and software systems for national security, including autonomous drones, surveillance systems, and the Lattice AI command platform.

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TL;DR · GNC Engineer

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As a senior Algorithm Developer (Localization/GNC) at TRS’s GNC team, you will play a pivotal role in developing cutting-edge GPS-denied navigation solutions for autonomous platforms. Your daily tasks include designing, implementing, and validating advanced algorithms such as vision-based navigation and sensor fusion techniques, working closely with cross-functional teams to integrate these technologies into real-world applications. You will leverage C++ or Python to develop robust state estimation methods using various Kalman filters and collaborate on the rapid deployment of your creations through flight testing. With a focus on pushing the boundaries of autonomous navigation in contested environments, you’ll contribute to Anduril’s technical leadership by refining algorithms based on extensive test data from diverse platforms like submarines and helicopters. This role demands expertise in dynamic systems, estimation, and sensor fusion, along with a passion for immediate impact on national security through innovative navigation solutions.

Skills

Python C++ Kalman Filters Vision-Based Navigation Sensor Fusion Embedded Systems Real-Time Systems HIL Testing CI/CD Git Simulation Dynamic Systems Modeling Terrain Contour Matching Distributed Navigation Collaborative Navigation IMU EO/IR Baro Radar Altimeter Star Trackers

What you'll do

Design and implement advanced GPS-denied navigation algorithms for various platforms.
Validate algorithms through simulation, HIL testing, and rapid flight validation on hardware.
Analyze flight test data to refine algorithms and address performance gaps in challenging environments.
Develop high-fidelity sensor fusion techniques using diverse sensors like IMUs, EO/IR, radar altimeters.
Mentor junior engineers and champion best practices in algorithm design and continuous integration.

What we're looking for

8+ years of professional experience in GNC, localization, or advanced state estimation.
Deep expertise in state estimation and sensor fusion with various Kalman filter types.
Proficiency in C++ and/or Python for algorithm development and real-time embedded systems.
Extensive experience with vision-based navigation (VBN) techniques and robust map matching.
Proven ability to develop, test, and debug algorithms in real-time embedded environments.
Experience with modeling and simulation of dynamic systems and sensor phenomenology.
Familiarity with diverse sensor modalities for navigation and their specific noise characteristics.

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