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GNC Engineer, Space

Anduril· AFS : Space Engineering : GNC & Simulation Engineering
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Costa Mesa, CA$166k - $220kFull-timePosted 10mo ago

About the role

GNC (Guidance, Navigation & Control) Engineer role within Anduril's Space team focused on developing and validating spacecraft GNC subsystems, algorithms, and autonomous operations across orbital regimes, with collaboration across multiple engineering functions and strong emphasis on simulation, testing, and space mission execution.

Responsibilities

  • Work 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.
  • Design of flight software, algorithms, and simulation products.
  • Development of spacecraft autonomy tools for dynamic space operations
  • Test process development and execution.
  • Define automated fault detection and responses.
  • Provide hardware-in-the-loop and monte-carlo simulation capabilities.

Qualifications

  • Strong engineering background from industry or school, ideally in Aerospace Engineering, Dynamics and Controls Engineering, Computer Science, or other engineering degree.
  • Experience with MATLAB, Simulink, Python, C++, Go, and/or Linux Systems.
  • Ability to quickly understand and navigate complex systems and detailed requirements.
  • Experience with orbital mechanics and resident space object tracking capabilities
  • Familiarity with rendezvous proximity operations and docking, orbital mechanics with propulsive spacecraft, and/or spacecraft attitude determination and controls
  • Strong knowledge of spacecraft dynamics, orbital mechanics, and control theory.
  • Clear communication and organizational skills including documentation and training material.
  • Must be eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance.

Skills

Required:GNC subsystem designOrbital mechanicsFlight software developmentSimulation and testingProgramming

Benefits

  • Top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including health coverage and related support (as described in the company benefits section).
Last updated Jul 8, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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