Senior Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC) Engineer, Manuever Dominance - Rotorcraft

Anduril Industries•Costa Mesa, CA

About The Position

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company focused on transforming military capabilities with advanced technology. The Maneuver Dominance team specifically develops operationally relevant, multi-asset autonomy, aiming to make large groups of autonomous systems work effectively together. They leverage existing Anduril platforms and integrate third-party platforms into their Lattice ecosystem. This role is for a highly skilled GNC Engineer with expertise in autonomous safety-critical systems, who will be instrumental in developing, testing, and implementing GNC systems and architectures for air vehicle platforms.

Requirements

BS in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Aerospace Engineering or related field with focus on dynamics and control
2 or more years of experience in Guidance, Navigation & Control engineering or related technical experience
A strong theoretical knowledge of classical and modern control theory, estimation, and filtering techniques.
Exceptional understanding of flight dynamics (Vertical Take-off and Landing - VTOL and Conventional Take-off and Landing - CTOL)
Experience with developing GNC solutions for flight systems
Experience with developing, integrating, and troubleshooting tools for linear analysis of dynamic systems
Proficiency with GNC simulation tools like MATLAB, Simulink, and related toolboxes
Familiarization with 6-DOF simulations
Ability to travel up to 25%

Nice To Haves

A Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field is a plus
Practical experience developing GNC designs for flight systems.
Extensive experience in GNC system and architecture development and testing, preferably in the aerospace industry.
Experience generating in C or C++ code from Simulink models.
Experience writing code in C/C++ or Rust
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
Familiarity with agile and Lean product development methodologies such as Scrum.
Experience using Jira, Git, GitHub, or GitLab
Understanding of and compliance with industry, safety, and quality standards appropriate for the application
Passion for defending the United States and its allies
Eligible to obtain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and test algorithms for guidance, navigation, and control systems in line with project requirements.
Design, implement, and assess the GNC architectures considering all elements, including vehicle, sensors, actuators, and algorithms.
Participate in all phases of system development, from concept to design, prototyping, testing, and operation.
Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team including systems engineers, flight software engineers, mission autonomy engineers, and test engineers to ensure system-wide integration and performance.
Contribute to design reviews, safety assessments, and system documentation.
Use simulation and analysis tools to verify GNC models and system performance under different operating conditions.
Provide system engineering expertise in the development of GNC systems, ensuring a cohesive and efficient approach to the design and implementation process.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to GNC systems during design, testing, and operational phases.
Keep updated with the latest technologies and trends in GNC engineering and system architecture design.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
Life and disability insurance for all employees.
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.
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.
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.
Annual reimbursement for professional development
Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.
Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.