Senior Guidance Navigation Control Engineer Jobs in California

Join our Flight Engineering team advancing the Air Dominance and Strike division's portfolio, where we push the boundaries of aerospace technology. As a critical member of our team, the role of a Guidance, Navigation & 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 seeking exceptional GNC Engineers to shape the next generation of advanced tactical missile systems, strategic weapons, and hypersonic strike and defense systems. As a key contributor, you will develop, test, and integrate cutting-edge GNC architectures for subsonic, supersonic, and hypersonic autonomous systems, driving innovation in mission-critical capabilities.

• 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.

• 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

Anduril has received manufacturing contracts for missiles and we have many other active missile programs.   We are honored to be part of the programs as a non-traditional defense company and are seeking highly motivated candidates to join us in the rapid development of a new, revolutionary missiles. 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.
Products these teams work on:
Barracuda - Manufacturing Contract
Roadrunner - We are also ramping manufacturing for Roadrunner.
And other missile programs that are not public yet.

• 3 or more years of experience in Guidance, Navigation & Control engineering or related technical experience

• 8 or more years of experience in Guidance, Navigation & Control engineering or related technical experience

• 12 or more years of experience in Guidance, Navigation & Control engineering or related technical experience

• A MS or 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 high speed flight systems and re-entry vehicles.
• Practical experience with Explicit Model Following, Dynamic Inversion, and Adaptive Control techniques.
• Extensive experience in GNC system and architecture development and testing, preferably in the aerospace industry.
• Experience generating C or C++ code from Simulink models.
• Experience writing code in C/C++
• 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
• Current Active U.S. Top Secret clearance preferred