Senior GNC Engineer, Robotics

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
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$168,000–$252,000 / 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, Robotics

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As a Senior GNC Engineer at Anduril’s Tactical Recon and Strike team in Costa Mesa, CA, you will join the guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) group responsible for developing advanced flight controllers and guidance algorithms for autonomous drones. Your daily tasks include debugging and testing software-in-the-loop and hardware-in-the-loop systems to ensure readiness for real-world flight tests. You’ll collaborate closely with the flight software team to integrate GNC solutions into simulations and analyze test data from various platforms to refine performance. Essential skills include expertise in Matlab, Simulink, and dynamic system modeling, along with a background in robotics or aerospace engineering. This role demands proficiency in C/C++ and experience with state estimation techniques like Kalman filtering, as well as a commitment to national defense through cutting-edge technological solutions.

Skills

Matlab Simulink C/C++ Kalman filtering Sensor fusion Flight control design Fixed wing aircraft Rotary wing aircraft Missile systems Guidance algorithm development Modeling and simulation Dynamic systems and control

What you'll do

  • Develop and debug flight controllers and guidance algorithms.
  • Conduct Software-In-The-Loop and Hardware-In-The-Loop tests for GNC software.
  • Analyze test data to verify vehicle performance and evaluate GNC behavior.
  • Define requirements and integrate GNC software with flight simulation systems.
  • Create models to support the functional evaluation of GNC software solutions.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field with focus on dynamic systems and control.
  • 8 years of professional experience in a GNC role, preferably on airborne platforms.
  • Experience with Matlab and Simulink for modeling and simulation of linear and nonlinear dynamic systems.
  • Secret security clearance required.
  • Passionate about defending the United States of America and its allies.

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