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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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The Senior Software Engineer, GNC Modeling joins the Battlespace Awareness Command and Control Software team to develop high-fidelity models for vehicle dynamics, interceptor performance, and weapon system effectiveness. You will build physics-based simulations and mission engineering tools to support real-time threat prediction and battle management decisions in contested environments. Key responsibilities include implementing resource models for asset tasking, developing trajectory prediction and state estimation capabilities, and integrating these technologies into the broader command and control software stack. The role requires expertise in Python, MATLAB, and C/C++, alongside proficiency in linear algebra, optimization, and statistics. You will apply guidance, navigation, and control principles, utilizing path planning algorithms like A* and D* Lite, and exploring machine learning for behavior prediction to solve complex defense technology problems.
What does a Software Engineer earn in Massachusetts?
Median $194500 from 113 postings across 21 companies.
Develop high-fidelity models of vehicle dynamics, interceptor performance, and weapon system effectiveness.
Implement resource models and control systems for asset tasking and allocation against dynamic threats.
Build physics-based simulations and mission engineering tools to validate model behavior across operational scenarios.
Develop trajectory prediction and state estimation capabilities to characterize threat and friendly asset movement.
Integrate modeling and simulation technologies into the broader command and control software stack.
Tailor models and simulations for mission-critical use cases to support customer success.
Translate technical progress into clear, actionable insights for colleagues, operators, and end-users.
What we're looking for
8+ years of experience in algorithm design, software development, and mathematical modeling with Python and MATLAB expertise.
Demonstrated experience in guidance, navigation, and control (GNC), trajectory prediction, state estimation, or predictive models for vehicle dynamics.
Experience with resource modeling and control systems for asset tasking and allocation in command and control environments.
Solid understanding of applied mathematics, including linear algebra, optimization, and statistics for physics-based modeling and simulation.
Experience in mission engineering and translating operational requirements into validated technical models.
Familiarity with path planning and graph search algorithms like A* and D* Lite.
Exposure to machine learning for planning and decision-making, including reinforcement learning and behavior prediction.
Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.
Experience with Rust for high-performance, safety-critical software (preferred).
Background in physics-based modeling of interceptors or other high-speed aerial vehicles (preferred).