Guidance, Navigation

2 months ago

Costa Mesa, California, United States Anduril Full time

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. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.



Anduril's Flight Engineering department is seeking Guidance, Navigation and Control (GNC) Engineers to join our team. The Anduril Flight Engineering team is integral to development of flight system solutions in all domains for our warfighters. As a critical member of our team, the role of a Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) Engineer is pivotal in driving the design, development, testing, and implementation of cutting-edge flight system technologies for our aerospace systems. Anduril fosters a dynamic learning culture, characterized by accelerated knowledge acquisition through modeling, simulation, analysis, and rigorous and frequent ground and flight test experimentation. At Anduril, you will be involved in flight testing the systems you develop.

We are currently looking for highly skilled GNC Engineers with expertise in aircraft actuator and payload control to join our team. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in developing, testing, and implementing GNC subsystems and architectures for our aerospace programs. This includes missiles, unmanned air and space vehicles, and related technology.



WHAT YOU'LL DO:
  • Develop unique application-specific actuator and payload control solutions, evaluate their performance through simulations, and implement the algorithms on hardware systems.
  • Design, implement, and assess the control architectures considering all elements, including sensors, actuators, and algorithms.
  • Participate in all phases of system development, from concept to design, prototyping, testing, and operation.
  • Create and support SITL/HITL testing for various systems.
  • Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team including systems engineers, mechanical 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 actuation and payload control systems, ensuring a cohesive and efficient approach to the design and implementation process.
  • Validate subsystem performance through lab and field testing.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to actuation and payload control 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
  • 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
  • Recent experience writing code in C/C++
  • Experience deploying controls algorithms on microcontrollers, with emphasis on bare-metal or RTOS architectures
  • Basic understanding of embedded software architecture, design and development
  • Familiar with reading schematics and basic understanding of electrical principles
  • Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret clearance


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • A Master's Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field is a plus.
  • Experience with EO/IR, lidar, lasercom, satcom or other ISR payloads.
  • Experience with flight control actuators, hydraulic systems, landing gear, or anti-skid brake systems.
  • Strong hands-on debugging skills of through use of instrumentation such as oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.
  • Willingness to learn and apply new concepts, and take ownership of novel and unfamiliar systems.
  • Strong system-level thinking with an awareness of how GNC solutions affect overall system architecture.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • Current Active U.S. Top Secret clearance preferred

ANDURIL PRODUCTS
Anduril has been selected as one of two vendors to move forward on the Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program for the Air Force's flagship autonomous aircraft program. During the next phase, Anduril will design, manufacture, and test production-representative CCAs. We are honored to be part of the program as a non-traditional defense company and are seeking highly motivated candidates to join us in the rapid development of a new, revolutionary aircraft.For more information on the latest with Anduril, visit our Newsroom with articles such as "Anduril a year in review" and many more. Watch this short video showcasing our products at Anduril.

US Salary Range 138, ,000 + RSU's



The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:

  • Platinum Healthcare Benefits: For U.S. roles, we offer top tier platinum coverage (medical, dental, vision) that are 100% covered by Anduril for you and 90% covered for your dependents.
    • For UK roles, Private Medical Insurance (PMI): Anduril will cover the full cost of the insurance premium for an employee and dependents.
    • For AUS roles, Private health plan through Bupa: Coverage is fully subsidized by Anduril.
  • Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance 100% covered by Anduril, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
  • Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans.
  • 16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition.
  • Family Planning & Parenting Support: Fertility (eg, IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources to provide support from planning to parenting.
  • Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy, life coaching, and more. Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, available to you as well.
  • A professional development stipend is available to all Andurilians.
  • Daily Meals and Provisions: For many of our offices this means breakfast, lunch and fully stocked micro-kitchens.
  • Company-funded commuter benefits available based on your region.
  • Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility).
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan - both a traditional and Roth 401(k). (US roles only)

The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process.

Anduril is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. The Anduril team is made up of incredibly talented and unique individuals, who together are disrupting industry norms by creating new paths towards the future of defense technology. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. We actively encourage members of recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and those with disabilities to apply, and we work to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all applicants throughout the interview process. If you are someone passionate about working on problems that have a real-world impact, we'd love to hear from you

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