Senior Space GNC Engineer: Autonomy & Spacecraft Systems

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

Job summary

Anduril Industries' Space Special Programs team seeks a Sr. GNC Engineer to own satellite GNC subsystems, including hardware sensors, actuators, orbit mechanics, and flight software. You will lead algorithm design, simulations, and I&T for missions across LEO, MEO, GEO, reentry, and RPOD, collaborating with related teams.

You will also drive validation, testing, and deployment of GNC capabilities, while guiding mission success and coordinating with end-users and customers on feature development.

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 operating spacecraft and satellite command/control with emphasis on reliability and uptime.

Responsibilities

• Lead GNC software and hardware subsystems for various spacecraft in multiple orbital regimes.
• Develop software-defined autonomous spacecraft operations with maneuvering capabilities.
• Create test plans to validate the GNC system during ground, in-space, and on-orbit operations.
• Collaborate with Systems, Flight Software, Mission Operations, and Ground Software teams.
• Interact with customers to ensure mission success and translate needs into features.

Skills

MATLAB/Simulink

C/C++

Linux

Orbital mechanics

Tools

FlatSats

HIL Testbeds

Space simulators

Job description

Anduril Industries' Space Special Programs team seeks a Sr. GNC Engineer to own satellite GNC subsystems, including hardware sensors, actuators, orbit mechanics, and flight software. You will lead algorithm design, simulations, and I&T for missions across LEO, MEO, GEO, reentry, and RPOD, collaborating with related teams.

You will also drive validation, testing, and deployment of GNC capabilities, while guiding mission success and coordinating with end-users and customers on feature development.