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Senior Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC) Engineer, Air Dominance & Strike

andurilindustriesCosta Mesa, CA

💰 $191,000 – $253,000/yrFull-timeelectricianhandyman

Quick Summary

Senior Guidance, Navigation & Control Engineer for autonomous aerospace systems development at a defense technology company.

Skills & Keywords

Guidance Navigation ControlMATLAB SimulinkControl theoryAutonomous flight systems

WHAT YOU'LL 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 spacecraft, sensors, actuators, and algorithms.
Use MDAO techniques for the design and optimization of GNC systems, balancing performance, cost, and risk factors.
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

ANDURIL PRODUCTSAnduril has been selected as one of two vendors to move forward on the Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program for the Air Force's flagship autonomous aircraft program. During the next phase, Anduril will design, manufacture, and test production-representative CCAs. We are honored to be part of the program as a non-traditional defense company and are seeking highly motivated candidates to join us in the rapid development of a new, revolutionary aircraft. For more information on the latest with Anduril, visit our Newsroom. Watch this short video showcasing our products at Anduril.

BS in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Aerospace Engineering or related field with focus on dynamics and control.
7 or more years of experience working on complex air vehicles.
A strong theoretical knowledge of 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
A 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 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.
Proven experience in applying MDAO methods and tools in the design of complex systems.
Experience with direct and indirect trajectory optimization methods and familiarity with trajectory optimization libraries (e.g., GPOPS-ii, DIDO, Dymos, CasADi, or IPOPT).
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.
Current Active U.S. Top Secret clearance preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

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