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Staff Guidance, Navigation and Control (GNC) Engineer - Tactical Reconnaissance & Strike

andurilindustriesCosta Mesa, CA

💰 $220,000 – $292,000/yrFull-timeelectricianhandyman

Quick Summary

Staff-level Guidance, Navigation and Control Engineer developing autonomous drone guidance algorithms and state estimation systems for tactical reconnaissance and strike platforms.

Skills & Keywords

Guidance algorithmsState estimationKalman filteringUAV control

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Develop guidance algorithms (terminal and midcourse) and state estimators for group 1-3 UAV platforms
Work closely with the flight software and computer vision team to define requirements, develop GNC software and validate functionality in simulation on aggressive timelines
Review test data captured from the flight control system, subsystems, and other test instrumentation to verify vehicle performance, evaluate GNC algorithm/controller behavior, or debug incidents during testing or from fielded assets
Develop models required to support functional evaluation of GNC software

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field with a focus on dynamic systems and control
10+ years professional experience in a GNC role, preferably owning the design and architecture on missile or weapons systems
Ability to own the development of tactical guidance algorithms and target state estimation while mentoring more junior level employees
Expert level knowledge of state estimation and filtering - Kalman filtering, sensor fusion, complementary filters, etc.
Experience in designing and developing modeling and simulation of linear and nonlinear dynamic systems and model linearization from scratch
Experience coding in Matlab and Simulink
C/C++ Proficiency
Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
Master’s Degree or PhD in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field with a focus on dynamic systems and control
15+ years professional experience in a GNC role, preferably focusing on missile or weapons systems
Experience with flight test and debugging GNC on UAV platforms
Experience with GNC design and analysis for fixed wing, rotary wing aircraft and/or tactical missile systems
Experience with seeker integration
Experience in one or more of the following: VIO, TERCOM, gimbal mount models, detection and tracking, LWIR/EO sensors, RADAR, target motion models
Experience with Simulink Embedded Coder
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Compensation & Benefits

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ABOUT THE TEAM

Anduril’s Tactical Recon & Strike (TRS) is a division with two missions: 1) build highly capable autonomous drones, and 2) build solid rocket motors at scale. We transform products like Ghost, Anvil, Bolt, and Altius from early concepts into fully operational capabilities by partnering closely with specialist engineering, operations, and production teams. Through our Anduril Rocket Motor Systems (RMS) team, we design and manufacture solid rocket motors using advanced materials, proprietary formulations, and high-volume production methods—delivering safe, reliable propulsion systems that support a wide range of mission requirements. TRS hires software engineers & hardware engineers, who are excited to build across a diverse and powerful portfolio—from autonomous aerial systems to high-performance solid rocket motors. Our teams contribute to highly capable autonomous robotics systems and propulsion products that operate reliably in the most demanding mission environment.The guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) team within TRS performs implementation, analysis, test, and validation for GNC software solutions supporting our autonomous drone fleet. Applications include attitude and position control, waypoint and terminal guidance engagements, and navigating contested environments including communication and GPS denied environments.

ABOUT THE JOB

This role will focus on delivering on guidance related projects and involve usage and direct implementation Guidance Navigation and Control work (GNC) and state-of-the-art Computer Vision (CV) at a Staff Levle. You will be involved at earliest stage product development, and help shape the capabilities set of the platform to achieve consistent mission success on a hyper-scalable platform developed on an aggressive timeline.We are a fast-growing company at the early stages of our growth, and you will be expected to own important deliverables with tight deadlines during your time on the team, which will have a significant impact on the company’s trajectory. Anduril fosters a diverse, collaborative, culture with plenty of opportunities for ownership and professional growth.This position will be on-site at our Costa Mesa, CA location. (relocation benefits provided.)

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