GNC Engineer, Space Emerging Talent

The role

You will contribute to the analysis, design, simulation, and testing of satellite GNC subsystems. This includes working on physics modeling, algorithm development, hardware-in-the-loop testing, and on-orbit operations.

What you will do

• Assist in the design and tuning of spacecraft GNC algorithms, including attitude determination and control, orbit determination, and maneuver planning.
• Develop, maintain, and run 3-DOF and 6-DOF physics-based simulation environments.
• Collaborate with the Flight Software team to implement, test, and verify GNC algorithms in embedded C++ or Python environments.
• Support subsystem and vehicle-level testing on FlatSats and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HITL) testbeds.
• Cross collaborate with Flight Software, Systems Engineering, and Hardware teams.

Required qualifications

• Pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer/Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field.
• 0–2 years of professional, internship, or hands-on university project team experience.
• Able to start full time this year (2026).
• Ability to quickly understand and navigate complex systems and detailed requirements.
• Capable of solving complex technical problems with little oversight.
• Clear communication and organizational skills including documentation and training material.
• Foundational knowledge in spacecraft dynamics, orbital mechanics, classical/modern control theory, astrodynamics, etc.
• Proficiency in Python, MATLAB/Simulink, or modern C++.
• Substantiated track record of execution.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance

Nice to have

• Hands-on experience with satellite design, integration, or operations via university CubeSat missions or aerospace industry internships.
• Familiarity with state estimation techniques (e.g., Extended Kalman Filters) and common GNC hardware.
• Exposure to Linux environments, Git version control, and continuous integration (CI) workflows.
• Experience with Hardware-in-the-Loop (HITL) testbeds, FlatSat environments, or physical lab test equipment.
• Familiarity with orbital rendezvous, proximity operations, and docking (RPOD) concepts.

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. Top Secret security clearance

About the company

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. The company's family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system.