Senior Software Engineer, Guidance, Navigation, Control

Anduril Industries•Irvine, CA

16h

About The Position

At Anduril, our Software Engineers are at the forefront of defense technology, crafting high-impact, cutting-edge solutions that redefine innovation. You'll dive into a diverse range of projects, partnering with brilliant minds across disciplines to engineer robust software systems that empower our mission-critical operations. We're seeking talented guidance, navigation, and control engineers on several teams to contribute to projects that are shaping the future of defense. This job post is inclusive of openings within various teams. Successful candidates will be matched to a specific team at a subsequent stage of the recruitment process. The roles considered for this job post may require travel. The extent of travel will vary by role.

Requirements

Strong Foundational Knowledge: A solid academic background in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or Physics, with a specialization in control systems and dynamics.
Expertise in GNC Principles: Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated professional experience in designing and implementing GNC algorithms and control systems for aerospace or autonomous vehicle applications.
Algorithm Development & Implementation: Proven success in developing and implementing GNC algorithms, including areas such as trajectory generation, state estimation (e.g., Kalman Filters, Particle Filters), and control laws (e.g., PID, LQR).
MATLAB & Simulink Proficiency: Demonstrated experience with MATLAB and Simulink for modeling, simulation, algorithm development, and analysis of dynamic systems.
Driven by Mission Success: A proactive drive and enthusiasm for developing GNC systems that are critical for mission success, safety, and operational effectiveness in demanding environments.
Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and implement advanced GNC algorithms for autonomous vehicles and systems, ensuring precise trajectory tracking, stable flight, and accurate maneuvering.
Develop and validate sophisticated control systems, state estimation techniques (e.g., Kalman filtering), and trajectory optimization methods for complex dynamic environments.
Collaborate closely with hardware engineers, software engineers, and systems engineers to integrate GNC solutions, ensuring seamless interaction with sensors, actuators, and computing platforms.
Simulate, test, and analyze GNC system performance using advanced modeling and simulation tools, identifying and mitigating potential flight risks.
Contribute to the entire lifecycle of GNC systems, from conceptual design and algorithm development to implementation, verification, validation, and flight testing.

Benefits

Healthcare Benefits US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.
Additional Benefits Income Protection : Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
Generous time off : Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.
Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.
Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.
Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development
Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.
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.