Senior Guidance Navigation And Control (gnc) Engineer, Air Dominance & Strike - Advanced Effects

Anduril

Costa Mesa, California, United States
Base: $166,000 - $253,000 usd; bonus/equity: highl...
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Bs in robotics, computer science, electrical, mechanical, mechatronics, aerospace engineering or related field with focus on dynamics and control
Strong theoretical knowledge of flight mechanics, classical and modern control theory, estimation, and filtering techniques
Experience with developing gnc solutions for flight systems
Anduril Industries is transforming military capabilities by bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the defense industry

Job Summary

  • Anduril Industries is transforming military capabilities by bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the defense industry.
  • The role involves developing, testing, and integrating cutting-edge GNC architectures for subsonic, supersonic, and hypersonic autonomous systems within the Air Dominance and Strike division.
  • Engineers will participate in all phases of system development, from concept to design, prototyping, testing, and operation, including flight testing the systems they develop.

Matching Summary

Anduril Industries is transforming military capabilities by bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the defense industry.

Salary

Base: $166,000 - $253,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: Highly competitive equity grants included; Benefits: Top-tier benefits package offered

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • BS in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Aerospace Engineering or related field with focus on dynamics and control
  • 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

Nice-to-have

  • MS or Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field is a plus
  • 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

Key Requirements

  • 3+ years experience for Engineer level
  • 8+ years experience for Senior Engineer level
  • 12+ years experience for Staff Engineer level
  • Eligibility for U.S. Top Secret clearance

Work Rights

Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret clearance

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