GNC Engineer

The role

You will design, implement, and validate advanced GPS-denied navigation algorithms. This includes developing vision-based navigation, map matching, and sensor fusion for autonomous platforms.

What you will do

• Design, implement, and validate advanced GPS-denied navigation algorithms.
• Drive algorithm development from theoretical concepts through simulation, HIL testing, and flight validation.
• Collaborate with Computer Vision, Flight Software, and Simulation teams.
• Analyze flight test data to identify performance gaps and debug incidents.
• Contribute to technical growth in collaborative navigation and terminal guidance.
• Mentor junior engineers and champion best practices in algorithm design.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Robotics, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related technical field.
• 8+ years of professional experience in GNC, localization, or advanced state estimation roles.
• Deep expertise in state estimation and sensor fusion, particularly with various Kalman filter types.
• Proficiency in C++ and/or Python.
• Extensive experience with vision-based navigation (VBN) techniques or robust map matching/geo-registration algorithms.
• Ability to develop, test, and debug algorithms in real-time embedded environments on physical hardware.
• Experience with modeling and simulation of dynamic systems and sensor phenomenology.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Nice to have

• Master’s Degree or PhD in a relevant technical field.
• Experience with terrain contour matching (TERCOM) or other non-GPS absolute localization methods.
• Familiarity with diverse sensor modalities for navigation and their noise characteristics.
• Experience with distributed or collaborative navigation systems.
• Track record of bringing complex algorithms from theoretical concepts to deployed products on physical hardware.
• Proficiency with modern software development practices (e.g., CI/CD, Git, automated testing frameworks).
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-impact, and highly collaborative startup environment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive, competitive benefits package available at little to no cost to employees.

Before you apply

• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.
• Consent to pre-employment risk, integrity, and due diligence screening.

About the company

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology.