Senior GNC Engineer, Space
Anduril Industries
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Qualifications
- Strong engineering background preferably in Astrodynamics, Aerospace Engineering, or Controls Engineering.
- Experience with various programming languages including MATLAB, Python, and C++.
- Understanding of orbital mechanics and spacecraft operations.
Responsibilities
- Lead spacecraft GNC software and hardware subsystems.
- Develop software-defined approaches to spacecraft operations.
- Design and validate test procedures for GNC systems.
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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's Space team is dedicated to expanding our AI‑powered capabilities into the final frontier, enhancing Space Domain Awareness, Space Control, and Command and Control for U.S. military and allied partners. We're developing fully integrated hardware and software systems, including Lattice for Space Missions and modular payloads, to address growing threats in space and ensure our guardians maintain a decisive advantage in this contested warfighting domain.
As a Sr. GNC (Guidance, Navigation & Control) Engineer for our Space team, you own the understanding and design of all satellite GNC subsystems to include but not limited to hardware sensors and actuators, orbit mechanics, navigation algorithms, flight software implementation, subsystem integration & test, and vehicle I&T. The GNC engineering team will work closely with related teams, including Systems, Flight Software, Mission Operations, and Ground Software. The Sr. GNC Engineer will lead algorithm design, truth and physics modeling, simulation and analysis for a wide variety of spacecraft and space missions to include but not limited to LEO, MEO, GEO, reentry, and RPOD (Rendezvous Proximity Operations and Docking). The Sr. GNC Engineer will help lead successful implementation, validation and GNC operations of Anduril’s fleet of spacecraft. This role is directly tied to ongoing, funded programs within Anduril’s Space Business Line.
- Lead spacecraft GNC software and hardware subsystems for various spacecraft efforts in all orbital regimes and work closely with bus providers for successful implementation.
- Develop modern, software‑defined approaches to autonomous spacecraft operations with maneuvering capabilities to successfully accomplish mission objectives.
- Develop appropriate test plans and procedures to validate the GNC system during ground checkout, on‑orbit commissioning and operations.
- Collaborate across multiple teams to plan, build, and test complex functionality.
- Coordinate with end‑users, other operators and customers to turn needs into features while balancing user experience with engineering constraints.
- Support challenging schedules during ground testing, launch windows and on‑orbit operations of the spacecraft systems.
- Directly interact with customers to ensure mission success.
- Design flight software, algorithms, and simulation products.
- Develop spacecraft autonomy tools for dynamic space operations.
- Develop test process and execute test activities.
- Define automated fault detection and responses.
- Provide hardware‑in‑the‑loop and monte‑carlo simulation capabilities.
- Strong engineering background from industry or academia, ideally in Astrodynamics, Aerospace Engineering, Dynamics and Controls Engineering, Computer Science or other engineering degrees.
- Experience with MATLAB, Simulink, Python, C++, Go, and/or Linux systems.
- Experience conducting spacecraft operations and satellite command and control with an emphasis on system reliability and uptime.
- Ability to quickly understand and navigate complex systems and detailed requirements.
- Experience with orbital mechanics and resident space object tracking capabilities.
- Experience developing 3‑DOF simplified and 6‑DOF high‑fidelity dynamics simulation models used for GNC systems analysis and validation.
- Familiarity with rendezvous proximity operations and docking, orbital mechanics with propulsive spacecraft, spacecraft attitude determination and controls.
- Strong knowledge of spacecraft dynamics, orbital mechanics, and control theory.
- Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance.
- A desire to work on critical software and hardware designs in the space domain.
- Experience testing propulsion subsystems in laboratory environments that mimic space environmental constraints.
- Experience with testing/validation leveraging FlatSats, hardware‑in‑the‑loop testbeds and digital spacecraft simulators through nominal and fault scenarios.
- Experience with computer vision and perception algorithms to support GNC operations.
- Exposure to U.S. satellite operations policy and constraints for relevant mission threads in all orbits.
$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.
- US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little or no cost to you.
- UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
- IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.
- Income protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
- Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.
- Family planning & parenting support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.
- Mental health resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work‑life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.
- Professional development: Annual reimbursement for professional development.
- Commuter benefits: Company‑funded commuter benefits based on your region.
- Relocation assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.
- US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after‑tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
- UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match.
- AUS Roles: Superannuation plan.
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