Guidance Navigation and Control (GNC) Engineer, Air Dominance & Strike Advanced Effects

Join our Flight Engineering team advancing theAir Dominance and Strike divisions portfolio where we push the boundaries of aerospace a critical member of our team the role of a Guidance Navigation & Control (GNC) Engineer is pivotal in driving the design development testing and implementation of cutting-edge flight system technologies for our aerospace systems. Anduril fosters a dynamic learning culture characterized by accelerated knowledge acquisition through modeling simulation analysis and rigorous and frequent ground and flight test experimentation. At Anduril you will be involved in flight testing the systems you develop.

We are seeking exceptional GNC Engineers to shape the next generation of advanced tactical missile systems strategic weapons and hypersonic strike and defense systems. As a key contributor you will develop test and integrate cutting-edge GNC architectures for subsonic supersonic and hypersonic autonomous systems driving innovation in mission-critical capabilities.

WHAT YOULL DO:

• 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 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 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.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS in Robotics Computer Science Electrical Mechanical Mechatronics Aerospace Engineering or related field with focus on dynamics and control
• A strong theoretical knowledge of flight mechanics classical and modern control theory estimation and filtering techniques.
• Experience with developing GNC solutions for flight systems
• Proficiency with GNC simulation tools like MATLAB Simulink and related toolboxes
• Familiarization with 6-DOF simulations
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret clearance

Guidance Navigation & Control (GNC) Engineer

• 3 or more years of experience in Guidance Navigation & Control engineeringor related technical experience

Senior Guidance Navigation & Control (GNC) Engineer

• 8 or more years of experience in Guidance Navigation & Control engineering or related technical experience

Staff Guidance Navigation & Control (GNC) Engineer

• 12 or more years of experience in Guidance Navigation & Control engineering or related technical experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A MS or Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering or a related field is a plus
• Strong understanding of flight mechanics and related physics.
• Practical experience developing GNC designs for high speed flight systems and re-entry vehicles.
• Practical experience with Explicit Model Following Dynamic Inversion and Adaptive Control techniques.
• Extensive experience in GNC system and architecture development and testing preferably in the aerospace industry.
• Experience generating C or C code from Simulink models.
• Experience writing code in C/C
• 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
• Current Active U.S. Top Secret clearance preferred