Space GNC Engineer – Early Career Talent

Linuxconfig; Costa Mesa, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 112,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Benefits package

Job summary

Anduril Industries in Costa Mesa, CA is seeking an Early Career GNC Engineer to join our Space team. You will contribute to design, analysis, and testing of satellite GNC subsystems, gaining hands-on experience across the spacecraft lifecycle, from modeling to HITL testing.

This role suits a recent graduate or early-career engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment and aims to deliver real-world space missions across RPOD profiles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field.
• 0–2 years of relevant experience or internships.
• Able to start full time in 2026.
• Ability to navigate complex systems and detailed requirements.
• Strong problem-solving with minimal supervision.
• Clear communication and documentation skills.
• Foundational knowledge in spacecraft dynamics and orbital mechanics.
• Proficiency in Python, MATLAB/Simulink, or C++.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design and tune spacecraft GNC algorithms (ADCS, orbit determination, maneuver planning).
• Develop and run 3-DOF/6-DOF simulations to validate performance.
• Collaborate with Flight Software to implement GNC in embedded environments (C++/Python).
• Support FlatSats and HITL testing, identify anomalies and verify sensors/actuators.
• Collaborate with Space teams to translate mission requirements into flight capability.

Skills

Python

MATLAB/Simulink

C++

Spacecraft dynamics

Orbital mechanics

Control theory

Astrodynamics

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer/Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field

Job description

Anduril Industries in Costa Mesa, CA is seeking an Early Career GNC Engineer to join our Space team. You will contribute to design, analysis, and testing of satellite GNC subsystems, gaining hands-on experience across the spacecraft lifecycle, from modeling to HITL testing.

This role suits a recent graduate or early-career engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment and aims to deliver real-world space missions across RPOD profiles.