Senior Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC) Engineer, Manuever Dominance - Rotorcraft

Senior Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC) Engineer, Maneuver Dominance – Rotorcraft Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI‑powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. The Maneuver Dominance team at Anduril develops operationally relevant, multi‑asset autonomy. We focus on making large groups of autonomous systems work effectively together across existing Anduril platforms such as Ghost and Altius and other third‑party vehicles integrated into the Lattice ecosystem. What you’ll do 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 vehicle, 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, mission autonomy 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. Required Qualifications BS in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Aerospace Engineering or related field with focus on dynamics and control. 2 or more years of experience in Guidance, Navigation & Control engineering or related technical experience. A strong theoretical knowledge of classical and modern control theory, estimation, and filtering techniques. Exceptional understanding of flight dynamics (VTOL and CTOL). Experience with developing GNC solutions for flight systems. Experience with developing, integrating, and troubleshooting tools for linear analysis of dynamic systems. Proficiency with GNC simulation tools like MATLAB, Simulink, and related toolboxes. Familiarity with 6‑DOF simulations. Ability to travel up to 25%. Preferred Qualifications A Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field is a plus. Extensive experience in GNC system and architecture development and testing, preferably in the aerospace industry. Experience generating in C or C++ code from Simulink models. Experience writing code in C/C++ or Rust. Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work independently and in a team‑oriented, collaborative environment. Familiarity with agile and Lean product development methodologies such as Scrum. Experience using Jira, Git, GitHub, or GitLab. Understanding of and compliance with industry, safety, and quality standards appropriate for the application. Passion for defending the United States and its allies. Eligible to obtain an active U.S. Secret security clearance. US Salary Range: $166,000 - $253,000 USD As set forth in Anduril Industries’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Anduril-1