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Staff Guidance Navigation and Control (GNC) Engineer, Air Dominance & Strike - Missiles

Anduril· Air Dominance & Strike : Air Dominance & Strike Vehicle Software : Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC)
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Costa Mesa, CA$191k - $292kFull-timePosted 3w ago

About the role

Anduril is seeking an experienced Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC) Engineer to design, develop, test, and implement GNC architectures for subsonic to hypersonic autonomous missile systems, working within a multidisciplinary team and engaging in flight testing and iterative development.

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 sensors, actuators, and algorithms
  • 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
  • A strong theoretical knowledge of flight mechanics, 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 & Control (GNC) designMATLAB/Simulink6-DOF simulationsFlight mechanicsSystem integration
Nice to have:C/C++ codingModel-based design

Benefits

  • Competitive benefits package
  • Equity grants included in majority of full-time offers
  • Top-tier benefits for full-time employees (health, recovery, and other areas)
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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