GNC Engineer - Hypersonic Flight & Missile Systems

Anduril; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 166,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking an exceptional Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC) Engineer to shape next-gen missile and hypersonic systems. You will develop, test, and integrate GNC architectures for subsonic to hypersonic platforms, collaborating with software, systems, and test engineers.

Ideal candidates have a strong background in flight mechanics, control theory, and MATLAB/Simulink proficiency, with experience generating C/C++ code from models and a TS clearance considered a plus.

Qualifications

• A strong theoretical knowledge of flight mechanics, classical and modern control theory, estimation, and filtering techniques.
• Experience with developing GNC solutions for flight systems.
• Proficiency with GNC simulation tools like MATLAB, Simulink and related toolboxes.
• Familiarization with 6-DOF simulations.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and test algorithms for guidance, navigation, and control systems in line with project requirements.
• Design, implement, and assess the GNC architectures considering all elements, including sensors, actuators, and algorithms.
• Participate in all phases of system development, from concept to design, prototyping, testing, and operation.
• Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team including systems engineers, flight software engineers, and test engineers to ensure system-wide integration and performance.
• Contribute to design reviews, safety assessments, and system documentation.
• Use simulation and analysis tools to verify GNC models and system performance under different operating conditions.
• Provide system engineering expertise in the development of GNC systems, ensuring a cohesive and efficient approach to the design and implementation process.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to GNC systems during design, testing, and operational phases.
• Keep updated with the latest technologies and trends in GNC engineering and system architecture design.

Job description

Anduril Industries is seeking an exceptional Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC) Engineer to shape next-gen missile and hypersonic systems. You will develop, test, and integrate GNC architectures for subsonic to hypersonic platforms, collaborating with software, systems, and test engineers.

Ideal candidates have a strong background in flight mechanics, control theory, and MATLAB/Simulink proficiency, with experience generating C/C++ code from models and a TS clearance considered a plus.