Anduril Industries

Senior Software Engineer, Guidance, Navigation, & Controls - Tactical Reconnaissance and Strike Division

Anduril Industries$191K — $253K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering with a focus on dynamic systems and control
  • 8 years of experience in guidance and control (GNC) roles, especially for airborne platforms
  • Proficiency in Matlab and Simulink
  • Experience in modeling linear and nonlinear dynamic systems
  • Passion for supporting U.S. military capabilities
  • Ability to obtain U.S. Secret security clearance

Responsibilities

  • Develop and test flight controllers and guidance algorithms
  • Implement Software-In-The-Loop and Hardware-In-The-Loop tests
  • Collaborate with flight software teams to define and integrate requirements
  • Review and analyze flight test data to evaluate performance
  • Create models for evaluating GNC software functions

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at low or no cost
  • 100% coverage for basic life and long-term disability insurance
  • Generous holiday calendar and PTO plans
  • 16 weeks of paid leave for family caregiving or wellness
  • Free mental health resources and work-life support services
  • Professional development stipend
  • Daily meals provided at the office
  • Company-funded commuter benefits
  • Relocation assistance for eligible roles
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan options (U.S. roles only)
Full Job Description
ABOUT THE TEAM

Anduril's Tactical Recon & Strike (TRS) is a division with two missions: 1) build highly capable autonomous drones, and 2) build solid rocket motors at scale. We transform products like Ghost, Anvil, Bolt, and Altius from early concepts into fully operational capabilities by partnering closely with specialist engineering, operations, and production teams. Through our Anduril Rocket Motor Systems (RMS) team, we design and manufacture solid rocket motors using advanced materials, proprietary formulations, and high-volume production methods-delivering safe, reliable propulsion systems that support a wide range of mission requirements. TRS hires software engineers & hardware engineers, who are excited to build across a diverse and powerful portfolio-from autonomous aerial systems to high-performance solid rocket motors. Our teams contribute to highly capable autonomous robotics systems and propulsion products that operate reliably in the most demanding mission environment.

The guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) team within TRS performs implementation, analysis, test, and validation for GNC software solutions supporting our autonomous drone fleet. Applications include attitude and position control, waypoint and terminal guidance engagements, and navigating contested environments including communication and GPS denied environments.

ABOUT THE JOB

This role will be responsible for guidance and control law development and validation, hardware and software in-the-loop test and analysis, and cutting edge navigation solutions supporting the entire range of drones within TRS.

This position will be on-site at our Atlanta GA location. (relocation benefits provided.)

WHAT YOU'LL DO
  • Develop, debug, and test flight controllers and guidance algorithms
  • Develop and test Software-In-The-Loop and Hardware-In-The-Loop tests in preparation for flight testing
  • Work closely with the flight software team to define requirements, integrate GNC software and test functionality in simulation
  • Review test data captured from the flight control system, subsystems, and other test instrumentation to verify vehicle performance, evaluate GNC algorithm/controller behavior, or debug incidents during testing or from fielded assets
  • Develop models required to support functional evaluation of GNC software
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field with a focus on dynamic systems and control
  • 8 years professional experience in a GNC role, preferably on airborne platforms
  • Experience with Matlab and Simulink
  • Experience in modeling and simulation of linear and nonlinear dynamic systems and model linearization
  • A passion for defending the Unites States of America and its allies
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Master's Degree of PhD in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field with a focus on dynamic systems and control
  • Experience with state estimation - Kalman filtering, sensor fusion, etc.
  • Experience with integrating and debugging navigation systems for aerial platforms
  • Experience with flight control design and analysis for fixed and rotary wing aircraft or missile systems
  • Experience with guidance algorithm development
  • C/C++ Proficiency
  • Experience with Simulink Embedded Coder


US Salary Range

$191,000-$253,000 USD

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:

Benefits

At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you're supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.

About Anduril Industries

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that develops advanced systems for the military. The company was founded in 2017 by Palmer Luckey, Trae Stephens, and Matt Grimm, and has since grown to become a major player in the defense industry. Anduril's products include autonomous drones, surveillance systems, and other advanced technologies that are designed to enhance military capabilities. The company has received significant funding from investors and has partnerships with several major defense contractors. Anduril is headquartered in Mountain View, California.
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200 employees
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Founded
2017

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