Anduril
Senior Software Engineer, Guidance, Navigation, & Controls
Anduril, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold, powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. Anduril is bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.
Mission
Anduril’s Tactical Reconnaissance and Strike Division (TRS) is responsible for design and development of Anduril’s fleet of small warfighting and surveillance drones deployed around the world, including Ghost, Anvil, Altius, and Bolt. 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. This role will be responsible for guidance and control law development and validation, hardware and software in-the-loop test and analysis, and cutting edge navigation solutions supporting the entire range of drones within TRS. This position will be on-site at our headquarters in Costa Mesa, CA (relocation benefits provided.) What You’ll Do
Develop, debug, and test flight controllers and guidance algorithms Develop and test Software-In-The-Loop and Hardware-In-The-Loop tests in preparation for flight testing Work closely with the flight software team to define requirements, integrate GNC software and test functionality in simulation 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 8 years professional experience in a GNC role, preferably on airborne platforms Experience with Matlab and Simulink Experience in modeling and simulation of linear and nonlinear dynamic systems and model linearization A passion for defending the United States of America and its allies US person status is required as this position requires access to export controlled information Preferred Qualifications
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 Experience with state estimation - Kalman filtering, sensor fusion, etc. Experience with integrating and debugging navigation systems for aerial platforms Experience with flight control design and analysis for fixed and rotary wing aircraft or missile systems Experience with guidance algorithm development C/C++ proficiency Experience with Simulink Embedded Coder Salary range: $170,000 — $240,000 USD. The salary range is an estimate based on compensation factors including base salary; actual offer may vary. Equity grants are common as part of total compensation. Anduril offers competitive benefits including: Platinum Healthcare Benefits for U.S. roles (medical, dental, vision) fully covered by Anduril for you and 90% for dependents For UK roles, Private Medical Insurance (PMI) fully covered for employee and dependents For AUS roles, private health plan through Bupa fully subsidized by Anduril Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance 100% covered, with option to purchase additional coverage Generous holiday calendar and PTO 16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave Family Planning & Parenting Support: Fertility, adoption, and gestational carrier coverage Mental Health Resources: free mental health resources 24/7, plus additional work-life services Professional development stipend Daily meals and provisions in many offices Company-funded commuter benefits (region dependent) Relocation assistance (role eligibility) 401(k) traditional and Roth options (US roles only) The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about compensation and benefits during the hiring process. Anduril is an equal-opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable law. We encourage members of recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and those with disabilities to apply. To view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/.
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Anduril’s Tactical Reconnaissance and Strike Division (TRS) is responsible for design and development of Anduril’s fleet of small warfighting and surveillance drones deployed around the world, including Ghost, Anvil, Altius, and Bolt. 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. This role will be responsible for guidance and control law development and validation, hardware and software in-the-loop test and analysis, and cutting edge navigation solutions supporting the entire range of drones within TRS. This position will be on-site at our headquarters in Costa Mesa, CA (relocation benefits provided.) What You’ll Do
Develop, debug, and test flight controllers and guidance algorithms Develop and test Software-In-The-Loop and Hardware-In-The-Loop tests in preparation for flight testing Work closely with the flight software team to define requirements, integrate GNC software and test functionality in simulation 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 8 years professional experience in a GNC role, preferably on airborne platforms Experience with Matlab and Simulink Experience in modeling and simulation of linear and nonlinear dynamic systems and model linearization A passion for defending the United States of America and its allies US person status is required as this position requires access to export controlled information Preferred Qualifications
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 Experience with state estimation - Kalman filtering, sensor fusion, etc. Experience with integrating and debugging navigation systems for aerial platforms Experience with flight control design and analysis for fixed and rotary wing aircraft or missile systems Experience with guidance algorithm development C/C++ proficiency Experience with Simulink Embedded Coder Salary range: $170,000 — $240,000 USD. The salary range is an estimate based on compensation factors including base salary; actual offer may vary. Equity grants are common as part of total compensation. Anduril offers competitive benefits including: Platinum Healthcare Benefits for U.S. roles (medical, dental, vision) fully covered by Anduril for you and 90% for dependents For UK roles, Private Medical Insurance (PMI) fully covered for employee and dependents For AUS roles, private health plan through Bupa fully subsidized by Anduril Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance 100% covered, with option to purchase additional coverage Generous holiday calendar and PTO 16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave Family Planning & Parenting Support: Fertility, adoption, and gestational carrier coverage Mental Health Resources: free mental health resources 24/7, plus additional work-life services Professional development stipend Daily meals and provisions in many offices Company-funded commuter benefits (region dependent) Relocation assistance (role eligibility) 401(k) traditional and Roth options (US roles only) The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about compensation and benefits during the hiring process. Anduril is an equal-opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable law. We encourage members of recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and those with disabilities to apply. To view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/.
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