Senior GNC Engineer

Anduril Industries; Quincy (MA); On-site; USD 191,000 - 253,000; Full time

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Benefits package

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking an experienced engineer to lead GNC architecture and embedded software for autonomous robotic platforms. You will integrate third-party tech, work with internal teams, and develop real-time software with an RTOS.

Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink and strong systems programming are essential. The role involves developing test fixtures, modeling capabilities, data-driven validation, and collaboration with hardware and software teams across projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Mechatronics, Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 6+ years of experience in high assurance safety-critical GNC software development.
• Proficiency in MATLAB and Simulink.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture selection, design and implementation for GNC sub-systems and control schemes for autonomous robotic platforms.
• Integrate technology from third-party vendors, research partners, and internal product teams.
• Develop real-time embedded software using an RTOS and create test/simulation fixtures for hardware-in-the-loop.
• Develop modeling and simulation capabilities for data during testing and validation.
• Analyze test data to verify vehicle performance and controller behavior, and debug incidents.
• Support vehicle manufacturing and deployment, mentoring other engineers.

Skills

GNC software

RTOS

MATLAB/Simulink

C/C++ programming

Systems programming

Education

Bachelor's degree in Robotics/Mechatronics/CS

Tools

PX4

ArduPilot

ROS

CAN/CANFD/ARINC buses

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.

Anduril is fielding the next generation of Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) to tackle the extremely challenging industry demands of seabed exploration. Anduril has brought to the market a unique, ultra-long-range, full-ocean-depth platform and a completely refreshed maritime vehicle and flexible manufacturing architecture that scales from "large" to "extra-large" vehicle sizes. Today, Anduril is executing on multi-million-dollar contracts while simultaneously performing Robot-as-a-Service (RaaS) AUV operations.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Lead architecture selection, design and implementation for Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) sub-systems and control schemes for autonomous robotic platforms
• Integrate technology from best-in-class third-party vendors, local research and development partners, and Anduril's internal product teams
• Contribute to the design and development of other embedded sub-systems.
• Develop real-time embedded software using a RTOS
• Create test and simulation fixtures that operate with both software- and hardware-in-the-loop
• Develop modeling and simulation capabilities that capture appropriate data during testing so that models can be updated and validated
• Analyze test data captured from control systems, subsystems, and other test instrumentation to verify vehicle performance, evaluate GNC algorithm and controller behavior, or debug incidents
• Drive light-weight root cause analyses for vehicle anomalies or incidents that are tied to GNC responsibilities
• Support vehicle manufacturing and deployment
• Work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team, including as a mentor for Software and Hardware Engineers from differing backgrounds

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Mechatronics, Computer Science, Engineering, a relevant field, or equivalent experience
• Extensive experience (at least 6 years) with development of high assurance safety critical GNC software, including cascading controls, adaptive controls, and transfer functions
• Systems programming skills including algorithms, data structures, concurrency and optimization
• Extensive experience with MATLAB and Simulink
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Familiarity with communications busses and protocols such as CAN, CANFD, ARINC-825, ARINC-429, MIL-STD-1553, UART/RS232/RS422/RS485, SPI, QSPI, I2C, Ethernet, etc
• Experience writing C and/or C++
• Experience troubleshooting and analyzing remotely deployed software systems
• Experience working with and testing electrical and mechanical systems
• Experience with DO-178 or similar certifications
• Familiarity with open source control software such as PX4, ArduPilot, or ROS
• Experience with RTOS

US Salary Range

US Salary Range: $191,000 - $253,000 USD

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:

Benefits

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.