GNC Engineer — Air Dominance & Hypersonic Systems

Anduril Industries; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 191,000 - 292,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Competitive benefits package

Health and wellness programs

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a GNC Engineer to develop, test, and deploy guidance, navigation, and control algorithms for advanced flight systems. You will design architectures, simulate performance, and work with multidisciplinary teams to ensure system integrity.

The role requires strong control theory knowledge, MATLAB/Simulink proficiency, and experience with 6-DOF simulations. Top Secret clearance eligibility is required for this position in the U.S. government programs.

Qualifications

• BS in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Aerospace Engineering or related field with focus on dynamics and control
• Strong theory in flight mechanics, control, estimation and filtering
• Experience developing GNC solutions for flight systems
• Proficiency with GNC simulation tools like MATLAB, Simulink and related toolboxes
• Familiarization with 6-DOF simulations
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret clearance

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and test GNC algorithms per project requirements
• Design GNC architectures including sensors, actuators, and algorithms
• Participate in system development from concept to testing and operation
• Collaborate with systems engineers, flight software engineers, and test engineers for integration and performance
• Contribute to design reviews, safety assessments, and documentation
• Use simulation tools to verify GNC models and performance under varying conditions
• Provide system engineering expertise for cohesive GNC design and implementation
• Troubleshoot and resolve GNC issues during design, testing, and operation
• Stay updated with latest GNC technologies and trends

Skills

GNC engineering

Flight mechanics

Control theory

MATLAB/Simulink

6-DOF simulations

C/C++ from Simulink

Jira/Git tooling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace/Engineering

MS/PhD in related field (preferred)

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

C/C++ coding

Job description

Anduril Industries is seeking a GNC Engineer to develop, test, and deploy guidance, navigation, and control algorithms for advanced flight systems. You will design architectures, simulate performance, and work with multidisciplinary teams to ensure system integrity.

The role requires strong control theory knowledge, MATLAB/Simulink proficiency, and experience with 6-DOF simulations. Top Secret clearance eligibility is required for this position in the U.S. government programs.