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

Costa Mesa, CA (OC-00)full time

On Site

$129k–$220k

H1B: no

Anduril Industries Guidance Navigation and Control (GNC) Engineer responsible for developing, implementing, and testing GNC algorithms and architectures for aerospace systems. Participate in all phases of system development including design, simulation, and flight testing.

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.

Qualification

BS in RoboticsFamiliarization with 6-DOF simulationsA Ph

Required

BS in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Aerospace Engineering or related field with focus on dynamics and control
3 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.
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.

Preferred

A Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field is a plus
Strong understanding of flight mechanics and related physics.
Practical experience developing GNC designs for flight systems.
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.
Proven experience in applying MDAO methods and tools in the design of complex systems.
Experience with direct and indirect trajectory optimization methods and familiarity with trajectory optimization libraries (e.g., GPOPS-ii, DIDO, Dymos, CasADi, or IPOPT)
Experience writing code in C/C++ or Rust

Benefits

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Company

Anduril Industries

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