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Senior Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC) Engineer, Air Dominance & Strike

Anduril· Air Dominance & Strike : Air Dominance & Strike Vehicle Software : Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC)
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Costa Mesa, CA$166k - $253kFull-timePosted 10mo ago

About the role

Senior GNC Engineer responsible for design, development, testing, and implementation of GNC systems for autonomous, safety-critical aerospace platforms including missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles, within Anduril’s Flight Engineering organization.

Responsibilities

  • Develop, implement, and test algorithms for guidance, navigation, and control systems in line with project requirements.
  • Design, implement, and assess the GNC architectures considering all elements, including spacecraft, sensors, actuators, and algorithms.
  • Use MDAO techniques for the design and optimization of GNC systems, balancing performance, cost, and risk factors.
  • Participate in all phases of system development, from concept to design, prototyping, testing, and operation.
  • Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team including systems engineers, flight software engineers, and test engineers to ensure system-wide integration and performance.
  • Contribute to design reviews, safety assessments, and system documentation.
  • Use simulation and analysis tools to verify GNC models and system performance under different operating conditions.
  • Provide system engineering expertise in the development of GNC systems, ensuring a cohesive and efficient approach to the design and implementation process.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to GNC systems during design, testing, and operational phases.
  • Keep updated with the latest technologies and trends in GNC engineering and system architecture design.

Qualifications

  • BS in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Aerospace Engineering or related field with focus on dynamics and control.
  • 7 or more years of experience working on complex air vehicles.
  • A strong theoretical knowledge of classical and modern control theory, estimation, and filtering techniques.
  • Experience with developing GNC solutions for flight systems.
  • Proficiency with GNC simulation tools like MATLAB, Simulink and related toolboxes.
  • Familiarization with 6-DOF simulations.
  • Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret clearance

Skills

Required:Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC)GNC simulationModel-Based Design (MBD)/MDAOSystems engineering

Benefits

  • Comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees)
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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