Anduril Industries
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Anduril Industries . Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. Anduril’s Space team is dedicated to expanding AI-powered capabilities into the final frontier, enhancing Space Domain Awareness, Space Control, and Command and Control for U.S. military and allied partners. We are developing integrated hardware and software systems, including Lattice for Space Missions and modular payloads, to address growing threats in space and ensure Guardians maintain a decisive advantage in this contested warfighting domain. This role is directly tied to ongoing, funded programs within Anduril’s Space Business Line, building and fielding resilient, software-defined spacecraft systems across multiple mission threads. We work with mission partners and customers to deploy reliable capabilities on operational timelines to meet complex challenges across the DOD and IC. What You’ll Do
Lead spacecraft GNC software and hardware subsystems for various spacecraft efforts in all orbital regimes and work closely with bus providers for successful implementation. Develop modern, software-defined approaches to autonomous spacecraft operations with maneuvering capabilities to accomplish mission objectives. Develop test plans and procedures to validate the GNC system during ground checkout, on-orbit commissioning and operations. Collaborate across multiple teams to plan, build, and test complex functionality. Coordinate with end-users, operators and customers to translate needs into features while balancing user experience with engineering constraints. Support challenging schedules during ground testing, launch windows and on-orbit operations. Interact with customers to ensure mission success. Design of flight software, algorithms, and simulation products. Develop spacecraft autonomy tools for dynamic space operations. Develop test processes and execute them. Define automated fault detection and responses. Provide hardware-in-the-loop and Monte Carlo simulation capabilities. Required Qualifications
Strong engineering background from industry or school, ideally in Astrodynamics, Aerospace Engineering, Dynamics and Controls Engineering, Computer Science, or other engineering degree. Experience with MATLAB, Simulink, Python, C++, Go, and/or Linux Systems. Experience conducting spacecraft operations and satellite command and control with emphasis on reliability and uptime. Ability to understand and navigate complex systems and detailed requirements. Experience with orbital mechanics and resident space object tracking capabilities. Experience developing 3-DOF simplified and 6-DOF high-fidelity dynamics simulation models for GNC analysis and validation. Familiarity with rendezvous proximity operations and docking, propulsive spacecraft, attitude determination and controls. Strong knowledge of spacecraft dynamics, orbital mechanics, and control theory. Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance. Preferred Qualifications
A desire to work on critical software and hardware designs in the space domain. Experience testing propulsion subsystems in laboratory environments simulating space constraints. Experience with testing/validation using FlatSats, Hardware-in-the-Loop testbeds and digital spacecraft simulators. Experience with computer vision and perception algorithms to support GNC operations. Exposure to US satellite operations policy and constraints for relevant mission threads in all orbits. Salary and Benefits
US Salary Range:
$168,000—$252,000 USD The salary range is an estimate based on compensation factors, including base salary. Actual offers may vary. Anduril offers equity grants and comprehensive benefits including: Platinum healthcare benefits for U.S. roles (medical, dental, vision). Private medical insurance options for other regions as applicable. Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance, with option to purchase additional coverage. Generous holiday and PTO, caregiver & wellbeing leave, and family planning support. Mental health resources and other work-life services. Professional development stipend. Daily meals or subsidized provisions in offices, and commuter benefits where available. Relocation assistance (role eligibility). 401(k) retirement savings plan (US roles). 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 considered regardless of race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic as required by law. To view Anduril’s candidate data privacy policy, please visit https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Engineering and Information Technology Industries
Defense and Space Manufacturing
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Senior GNC Engineer, Space
role at
Anduril Industries . Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. Anduril’s Space team is dedicated to expanding AI-powered capabilities into the final frontier, enhancing Space Domain Awareness, Space Control, and Command and Control for U.S. military and allied partners. We are developing integrated hardware and software systems, including Lattice for Space Missions and modular payloads, to address growing threats in space and ensure Guardians maintain a decisive advantage in this contested warfighting domain. This role is directly tied to ongoing, funded programs within Anduril’s Space Business Line, building and fielding resilient, software-defined spacecraft systems across multiple mission threads. We work with mission partners and customers to deploy reliable capabilities on operational timelines to meet complex challenges across the DOD and IC. What You’ll Do
Lead spacecraft GNC software and hardware subsystems for various spacecraft efforts in all orbital regimes and work closely with bus providers for successful implementation. Develop modern, software-defined approaches to autonomous spacecraft operations with maneuvering capabilities to accomplish mission objectives. Develop test plans and procedures to validate the GNC system during ground checkout, on-orbit commissioning and operations. Collaborate across multiple teams to plan, build, and test complex functionality. Coordinate with end-users, operators and customers to translate needs into features while balancing user experience with engineering constraints. Support challenging schedules during ground testing, launch windows and on-orbit operations. Interact with customers to ensure mission success. Design of flight software, algorithms, and simulation products. Develop spacecraft autonomy tools for dynamic space operations. Develop test processes and execute them. Define automated fault detection and responses. Provide hardware-in-the-loop and Monte Carlo simulation capabilities. Required Qualifications
Strong engineering background from industry or school, ideally in Astrodynamics, Aerospace Engineering, Dynamics and Controls Engineering, Computer Science, or other engineering degree. Experience with MATLAB, Simulink, Python, C++, Go, and/or Linux Systems. Experience conducting spacecraft operations and satellite command and control with emphasis on reliability and uptime. Ability to understand and navigate complex systems and detailed requirements. Experience with orbital mechanics and resident space object tracking capabilities. Experience developing 3-DOF simplified and 6-DOF high-fidelity dynamics simulation models for GNC analysis and validation. Familiarity with rendezvous proximity operations and docking, propulsive spacecraft, attitude determination and controls. Strong knowledge of spacecraft dynamics, orbital mechanics, and control theory. Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance. Preferred Qualifications
A desire to work on critical software and hardware designs in the space domain. Experience testing propulsion subsystems in laboratory environments simulating space constraints. Experience with testing/validation using FlatSats, Hardware-in-the-Loop testbeds and digital spacecraft simulators. Experience with computer vision and perception algorithms to support GNC operations. Exposure to US satellite operations policy and constraints for relevant mission threads in all orbits. Salary and Benefits
US Salary Range:
$168,000—$252,000 USD The salary range is an estimate based on compensation factors, including base salary. Actual offers may vary. Anduril offers equity grants and comprehensive benefits including: Platinum healthcare benefits for U.S. roles (medical, dental, vision). Private medical insurance options for other regions as applicable. Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance, with option to purchase additional coverage. Generous holiday and PTO, caregiver & wellbeing leave, and family planning support. Mental health resources and other work-life services. Professional development stipend. Daily meals or subsidized provisions in offices, and commuter benefits where available. Relocation assistance (role eligibility). 401(k) retirement savings plan (US roles). 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 considered regardless of race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic as required by law. To view Anduril’s candidate data privacy policy, please visit https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Engineering and Information Technology Industries
Defense and Space Manufacturing
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