Senior Space GNC Engineer: Autonomy & Orbit Ops

Anduril Industries, Inc.; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 191,000 - 254,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries, Inc. is seeking a Sr. GNC Engineer for its Space Special Programs team.

You will own the design and validation of satellite GNC subsystems, including hardware sensors, actuators, orbit mechanics, and flight software. You will lead algorithm design, modeling, simulation, and I&T activities across missions such as LEO, MEO, GEO, and rendezvous scenarios. You will work with Systems, Mission Operations, and Ground Software teams to ensure mission success, while guiding automated

Qualifications

• Strong engineering background in astrodynamics, aerospace engineering, dynamics and controls, computer science, or related field.
• Experience with MATLAB, Simulink, Python, C++, Go, and/or Linux systems.
• Experience conducting spacecraft operations with emphasis on reliability and uptime.
• Ability to quickly understand complex systems and requirements.
• Experience with orbital mechanics and tracking capabilities.
• Experience developing 3-DOF and 6-DOF dynamics models for GNC analysis.
• Knowledge of rendezvous, proximity operations and docking concepts.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead spacecraft GNC software and hardware subsystems across orbital regimes.
• Develop software-defined approaches for autonomous spacecraft operations with maneuvering capabilities.
• Create test plans for GNC validation during ground checkout, on-orbit commissioning, and operations.
• Collaborate with multiple teams to plan, build, and test complex functionality.
• Coordinate with end-users and customers to translate needs into features within engineering constraints.
• Support schedules during ground testing, launch windows, and on-orbit operations.

Skills

MATLAB

Simulink

Python

C++

Go

Linux

Job description

Anduril Industries, Inc. is seeking a Sr. GNC Engineer for its Space Special Programs team.

You will own the design and validation of satellite GNC subsystems, including hardware sensors, actuators, orbit mechanics, and flight software. You will lead algorithm design, modeling, simulation, and I&T activities across missions such as LEO, MEO, GEO, and rendezvous scenarios. You will work with Systems, Mission Operations, and Ground Software teams to ensure mission success, while guiding automated