Senior GNC Engineer

Anduril Industries

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On-site
Location
Seattle, WA
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$132,000–$198,000 / yr
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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 · Senior GNC Engineer

As a Senior GNC Engineer at Anduril’s Tactical Recon & Strike division, you will join a vertically integrated team developing autonomous drones and solid rocket motors. Your role involves designing and implementing advanced GPS-denied navigation algorithms such as vision-based navigation (VBN) and sensor fusion techniques for state estimation across various platforms. You will work closely with Computer Vision, Flight Software, and Simulation teams to integrate solutions and validate them through rigorous testing in diverse environments. This position requires deep expertise in state estimation, sensor fusion, and Kalman filters, along with proficiency in C++ or Python. Ideal candidates have experience in vision-based navigation techniques, terrain contour matching, and real-time embedded systems development. The role offers opportunities for rapid deployment and flight testing of your creations, contributing to Anduril’s cutting-edge navigation solutions for national security applications.

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 physical hardware.
  • Analyze flight test data to refine algorithms and resolve complex issues in real-world environments.
  • Develop high-fidelity sensor fusion methodologies using diverse sensors like IMUs, EO/IR, and radar altimeters.
  • Mentor junior engineers and champion best practices in algorithm design and continuous integration.
  • Contribute to the growth of Anduril's technical moat by pushing boundaries in autonomous navigation.

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.
  • Experience with terrain contour matching (TERCOM) or other non-GPS absolute localization methods.
  • Familiarity with diverse sensor modalities for navigation and their specific noise characteristics.
  • Track record of successfully deploying complex algorithms on physical hardware.

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