2026 Guidance, Navigation & Control Engineer Intern

Telemetry Today LLC; Sydney; On-site; AUD 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Comprehensive benefits

Health coverage

Job summary

Anduril Industries in Sydney, Australia, offers a 12-week summer internship for students in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or related fields. You will design GNC solutions for autonomous systems, build and test control laws in Matlab/Simulink, and collaborate across teams to evaluate system performance.

You must be returning to studies after the internship and be eligible for an Australian Government security clearance.

Qualifications

• Pursuing tertiary studies in robotics or related fields and returning after internship.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an Australian Government Security Clearance.
• Summer 2026 internship for ~12 weeks in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Design GNC solutions for autonomous systems using control theory and applied mathematics.
• Build, test, and validate GNC control laws in Matlab/Simulink and vehicle management software.
• Develop vehicle simulation models to inform design trades and system margins.
• Collaborate across teams to plan, build, and test complex functionality.
• Contribute to new capabilities to enhance products and bring technologies to market.

Skills

Digital control

Kalman filter

Matlab

Simulink

GNC design

Education

Pursuing tertiary education in Robotics, CS, EE, ME, Mechatronics, or related field

Returning to school after internship for at least one term

Tools

VMS software

Job description

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 realtime, 3D 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.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Use principles of control theory, applied physics, and applied mathematics to design GNC solutions for Anduril’s autonomous systems
• Design, build, and test GNC control laws in VMS (vehicle management system) software
• Build vehicle simulation models to inform design trades, assess system capabilities, and establish system margins
• Contribute to the development of new capabilities to enhance existing products or bring capabilities and technologies to market
• Collaborate across multiple teams to plan, build, and test complex functionality
• Work on real, meaningful projects and learn from experienced professionals along the way

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be pursuing tertiary education in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• Must be returning to school at the end of the internship to continue academic studies for at least one term.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an Australian Government Security Clearance.
• Ability to complete an in‑person 12‑week internship in summer 2026.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in digital control systems, linear and nonlinear dynamics systems
• Experience in state estimation, e.g. Kalman filter, extended Kalman filter
• Proficiency in Matlab and Simulink
• A desire to work on GNC solutions that have real‑world impact
• Experience in digital control systems, linear and nonlinear dynamics systems
• Experience in state estimation, e.g. Kalman filter, extended Kalman filter
• Proficiency in Matlab and Simulink
• A desire to work on GNC solutions that have real‑world impact

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:

At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits .