Anduril Industries
Senior Guidance, Navigation and Controls Engineer
Anduril Industries, Costa Mesa, California, United States, 92626
Senior Guidance, Navigation and Controls Engineer
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Senior Guidance, Navigation and Controls Engineer
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Anduril Industries .
About the Company Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI‑powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a real‑time, 3‑D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting‑edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.
About the Team In Anduril’s Tactical Recon and Strike (TRS) division, we’re pushing the boundaries of aerial drone technology. We drive groundbreaking products like Ghost, Anvil, Bolt, and Altius from concept to fully operational systems that are reshaping defense and security. Our team tackles the entire spectrum of small drone development, from the drones themselves to the critical equipment needed for testing, deployment, and operation. We thrive on solving complex challenges and collaborate with specialist teams to deliver cutting‑edge solutions for our customers. In TRS, you’ll be at the forefront of innovation, working with state‑of‑the‑art technology and pushing the limits of what autonomous systems can achieve.
About the Job This role will focus on guidance‑related projects and involve usage and direct implementation of Guidance, Navigation and Control (GNC) work and state‑of‑the‑art Computer Vision (CV). You will be involved at the earliest stage of product development, helping shape the platform capabilities 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 that 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 are provided.
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
3+ years professional experience in a GNC role, preferably focusing on missile or weapons systems
Experience with tactical guidance algorithms and target state estimation development
Experience with state estimation and filtering – Kalman filtering, sensor fusion, complementary filters, etc.
Experience in modeling and simulation of linear and nonlinear dynamic systems and model linearization
Experience coding in Matlab and Simulink
C/C++ proficiency
Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
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
5+ 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
US Salary Range 191,000—253,000 USD
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
High‑quality health coverage for UK & AUS roles, and annual contribution toward private health insurance for IE roles.
Life and disability insurance for all employees.
Generous PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December; caregiver & wellness leave.
Family planning & parenting support: coverage for fertility treatments, adoption, and gestational carriers, plus resources.
Mental health resources: 24/7 free access to therapy and life coaching, plus legal and financial support.
Annual reimbursement for professional development.
Company‑funded commuter benefits based on region.
Relocation assistance where eligible.
Retirement Savings Plan
US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after‑tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match.
AUS Roles: Superannuation plan.
To view Anduril’s candidate data privacy policy, please visit https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/.
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Senior Guidance, Navigation and Controls Engineer
role at
Anduril Industries .
About the Company Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI‑powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a real‑time, 3‑D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting‑edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.
About the Team In Anduril’s Tactical Recon and Strike (TRS) division, we’re pushing the boundaries of aerial drone technology. We drive groundbreaking products like Ghost, Anvil, Bolt, and Altius from concept to fully operational systems that are reshaping defense and security. Our team tackles the entire spectrum of small drone development, from the drones themselves to the critical equipment needed for testing, deployment, and operation. We thrive on solving complex challenges and collaborate with specialist teams to deliver cutting‑edge solutions for our customers. In TRS, you’ll be at the forefront of innovation, working with state‑of‑the‑art technology and pushing the limits of what autonomous systems can achieve.
About the Job This role will focus on guidance‑related projects and involve usage and direct implementation of Guidance, Navigation and Control (GNC) work and state‑of‑the‑art Computer Vision (CV). You will be involved at the earliest stage of product development, helping shape the platform capabilities 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 that 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 are provided.
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
3+ years professional experience in a GNC role, preferably focusing on missile or weapons systems
Experience with tactical guidance algorithms and target state estimation development
Experience with state estimation and filtering – Kalman filtering, sensor fusion, complementary filters, etc.
Experience in modeling and simulation of linear and nonlinear dynamic systems and model linearization
Experience coding in Matlab and Simulink
C/C++ proficiency
Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
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
5+ 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
US Salary Range 191,000—253,000 USD
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
High‑quality health coverage for UK & AUS roles, and annual contribution toward private health insurance for IE roles.
Life and disability insurance for all employees.
Generous PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December; caregiver & wellness leave.
Family planning & parenting support: coverage for fertility treatments, adoption, and gestational carriers, plus resources.
Mental health resources: 24/7 free access to therapy and life coaching, plus legal and financial support.
Annual reimbursement for professional development.
Company‑funded commuter benefits based on region.
Relocation assistance where eligible.
Retirement Savings Plan
US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after‑tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match.
AUS Roles: Superannuation plan.
To view Anduril’s candidate data privacy policy, please visit https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/.
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