Senior Software Engineer, Guidance, Navigation, & Controls - Tactical Reconnaissance and Strike[...]

Anduril Industries; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 191,000 - 253,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries in Atlanta, GA seeks a seasoned GNC engineer to develop, validate, and test guidance and control laws for our drone systems, and to integrate GNC software with flight software in simulation and real-world tests.

Requirements include a BS in a related engineering field, 8 years of GNC experience (airborne preferred), Matlab/Simulink proficiency, model-based dynamics, and US security clearance eligibility; relocation benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field with a focus on dynamic systems and control.
• 8 years of professional experience in a GNC role, preferably on airborne platforms.
• Experience with Matlab and Simulink.
• Experience in modeling and simulation of linear and nonlinear dynamic systems and model linearization.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop, debug, and test flight controllers and guidance algorithms.
• Develop and test Software-In-The-Loop and Hardware-In-The-Loop tests in preparation for flight testing.
• Work closely with the flight software team to define requirements, integrate GNC software and test functionality in simulation.
• Review test data captured from the flight control system, subsystems, and other test instrumentation to verify vehicle performance, evaluate GNC algorithm/controller behavior, or debug incidents during testing or from fielded assets.
• Develop models required to support functional evaluation of GNC software.

Skills

GNC experience

C/C++ proficiency

Kalman filtering

Sensor fusion

Modeling & simulation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field

Master's Degree or PhD in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field

Tools

Matlab

Simulink

Simulink Embedded Coder

Embedded systems

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.

About The Team

Anduril’s Tactical Recon & Strike (TRS) is a division with two missions: 1) build highly capable autonomous drones, and 2) build solid rocket motors at scale. We transform products like Ghost, Anvil, Bolt, and Altius from early concepts into fully operational capabilities by partnering closely with specialist engineering, operations, and production teams. Through our Anduril Rocket Motor Systems (RMS) team, we design and manufacture solid rocket motors using advanced materials, proprietary formulations, and high-volume production methods—delivering safe, reliable propulsion systems that support a wide range of mission requirements. TRS hires software engineers & hardware engineers, who are excited to build across a diverse and powerful portfolio—from autonomous aerial systems to high-performance solid rocket motors. Our teams contribute to highly capable autonomous robotics systems and propulsion products that operate reliably in the most demanding mission environment.

About The Job

This role will be responsible for guidance and control law development and validation, hardware and software in-the-loop test and analysis, and cutting edge navigation solutions supporting the entire range of drones within TRS.

This position will be on-site at our Atlanta GA location. (relocation benefits provided.)

What You’ll Do

• Develop, debug, and test flight controllers and guidance algorithms
• Develop and test Software-In-The-Loop and Hardware-In-The-Loop tests in preparation for flight testing
• Work closely with the flight software team to define requirements, integrate GNC software and test functionality in simulation
• Review test data captured from the flight control system, subsystems, and other test instrumentation to verify vehicle performance, evaluate GNC algorithm/controller behavior, or debug incidents during testing or from fielded assets
• Develop models required to support functional evaluation of GNC software

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field with a focus on dynamic systems and control
• 8 years professional experience in a GNC role, preferably on airborne platforms
• Experience with Matlab and Simulink
• Experience in modeling and simulation of linear and nonlinear dynamic systems and model linearization
• A passion for defending the Unites States of America and its allies
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree of PhD in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field with a focus on dynamic systems and control
• Experience with state estimation - Kalman filtering, sensor fusion, etc.
• Experience with integrating and debugging navigation systems for aerial platforms
• Experience with flight control design and analysis for fixed and rotary wing aircraft or missile systems
• Experience with guidance algorithm development
• C/C++ Proficiency
• Experience with Simulink Embedded Coder

US Salary Range

$191,000—$253,000 USD

Benefits

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:

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.

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