2026 Guidance, Navigation & Control Engineer Intern

We Love AI Jobs; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 20,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries in Sydney is offering a 12-week, on-site internship focused on guidance, navigation, and control for autonomous systems. You will apply control theory, applied physics, and applied mathematics to design GNC solutions and build vehicle simulations to assess capabilities and margins.

You will design, build, and test GNC control laws in VMS software and collaborate with multiple teams to bring new capabilities to market, gaining hands-on experience through real-world projects

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing tertiary education in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical/Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• Returning to school after the internship for at least one term is required.
• Ability to obtain an Australian Government Security Clearance and complete a 12-week in-person placement.

Responsibilities

• Design GNC solutions and control laws for autonomous systems.
• Build vehicle simulations to assess capabilities, design trade-offs, and margins.
• Collaborate across teams to develop, integrate, and test product capabilities.
• Work on real, meaningful projects and learn from experienced professionals.

Skills

Control theory

Applied physics

Applied mathematics

State estimation

Vehicle management systems

Vehicle simulation

Education

Pursuing tertiary studies in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical/Mecha nical/Aerospace Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Job description

# 2026 Guidance, Navigation & Control Engineer InternAnduril IndustriesSydney, New South Wales, AustraliaInternshipUpload your resume once and Scout applies for youApply with ScoutShare this job:LinkedInXSave imageThis internship focuses on guidance, navigation, and control for Anduril’s autonomous systems, including control laws and vehicle simulations. You’ll work with engineers across teams to design, build, and test capabilities during a 12-week in-person placement.* Internship* On-site* Internship* Tertiary studies in a related engineering or computing field### Skills and expertiseControl theoryApplied physicsApplied mathematicsVehicle management systemsVehicle simulationDigital control systemsState estimationMATLAB### Key responsibilities* Design GNC solutions and control laws for autonomous systems.* Build vehicle simulations to assess capabilities, design trade-offs, and system margins.* Collaborate with teams to develop, integrate, and test product capabilities.## How this job comparesCompared with 136 open intern engineering jobs on October 10, 2026.Similar open jobs: We Love AI Jobs lists 136 open intern engineering jobs at 55 companies.Remote work: This job is on site. 3 of the 136 intern engineering jobs (2%) are remote.AI in this role: Medium. The role uses AI tools and works with AI systems as a regular part of the job. The work develops guidance and control capabilities for Anduril autonomous systems, which are part of an AI-focused product environment. The role does not specifically involve building or evaluating AI models.## Full descriptionAnduril 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 wayREQUIRED 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 impactThe 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:BenefitsAt 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.Protecting Yourself from Recruitment ScamsAnduril is committed to maintaining the integrity of our Talent acquisition process and the security of our candidates. We've observed a rise in sophisticated phishing and fraudulent schemes where individuals impersonate Anduril representatives, luring job seekers with false interviews or job offers. These scammers often attempt to extract payment or sensitive personal information.To ensure your safety and help you navigate your job search with confidence, please keep the following critical points in mind:• No Financial Requests: Anduril will never solicit payment or demand personal financial details (such as banking information, credit card numbers, or social security numbers) at any stage of our hiring process. Our legitimate recruitment is entirely free for candidates.