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Sr. GNC Systems Engineer (Navigation, Positioning, Timing)

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company building AI-powered command-and-control and autonomy solutions. They are seeking an experienced Senior GNC Systems Engineer focused on Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) to develop resilient PNT architectures, evaluate and integrate GNSS/INS/vision-based navigation technologies, and support GNC teams across air, ground, maritime, and space platforms.

Skills

  • MS/PhD in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering or related field
  • 5+ years integrating GNSS, INS, vision, and other navigation technologies into automated systems
  • Designing PNT system architectures for resilient navigation
  • Developing Kalman filters and modern estimation techniques
  • Pose estimation algorithm development and validation
  • INS test and evaluation experience
  • Proficient coding in C++ and Python
  • Experience integrating and evaluating alternate PNT technologies and vision-based navigation
  • Ability to work with customers to integrate subsystems into larger systems
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain U.S. Secret security clearance

Responsibilities

  • Develop and define PNT architectures and strategies to ensure reliable positioning, navigation, and timing in adverse environments
  • Investigate and evaluate advanced PNT sources and alternate navigation technologies for integration into air, ground, maritime, and space platforms
  • Test, characterize, and evaluate PNT sensors and subsystem configurations to inform system-level designs
  • Implement and validate Kalman and modern filtering techniques and pose estimation algorithms for automated systems
  • Support INS test and evaluation, including data collection, analysis, and reporting
  • Contribute to design reviews, safety assessments, system documentation, and requirement traceability
  • Work with GNC and systems teams to integrate PNT technologies into vehicles and broader subsystems
  • Collaborate with customers and stakeholders on subsystem integration and field demonstrations

Education

  • MS or PhD in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field
  • Strong academic background in estimation, navigation, controls, or related disciplines

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary and equity grants as part of total compensation
  • Platinum healthcare (medical, dental, vision) for U.S. roles with low to no cost
  • Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance fully covered
  • Generous PTO and extended company holiday calendar including December hiatus
  • 16 weeks paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave
  • Family planning and parenting support (IVF, adoption, gestational carrier benefits)
  • 24/7 mental health resources, therapy and life coaching
  • Professional development stipend
  • Daily meals and stocked micro-kitchens at many offices
  • Company-funded commuter benefits (region-dependent) and relocation assistance where eligible
  • 401(k) retirement plan (US roles)
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