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Staff Software Engineer, GNC

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company building autonomous systems and Lattice OS to accelerate military capabilities. The Tactical Reconnaissance and Strike (TRS) GNC team seeks a Staff Software Engineer to design, implement, and validate high-fidelity 6-DOF simulation software and GNC algorithms for autonomous aerial platforms, supporting SIL/HIL testing and flight test integration.

Skills

  • Proficiency in Matlab and Simulink (including Simulink Embedded Coder)
  • Strong C++ and Python programming skills
  • Extensive experience modeling and simulating linear and nonlinear dynamic systems
  • Experience with real-time and faster-than-real-time simulation
  • Knowledge of aerodynamics, rotorcraft dynamics, sensors, actuators, and flexible body dynamics
  • Expertise in numerical methods for engineering applications
  • Experience designing and executing SIL and HIL tests

Responsibilities

  • Develop, debug, and test flight controllers and guidance algorithms for fixed- and rotary-wing platforms
  • Design and maintain high-fidelity 6-DOF simulation environments for GNC development and validation
  • Create and run Software-In-The-Loop (SIL) and Hardware-In-The-Loop (HIL) tests to prepare systems for flight
  • Integrate GNC software with flight software team requirements and validate functionality in simulation
  • Analyze test and flight data to verify vehicle performance, evaluate controller behavior, and support incident debugging
  • Develop mathematical and physical models (aerodynamics, rotors, actuators, sensors, flexible dynamics) to support functional evaluation

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Robotics, Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace Engineering, or related field (required)
  • Master’s or PhD in a related field with focus on dynamic systems and control (preferred)

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans (US roles) with low to no cost
  • Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance fully covered
  • Generous paid time off and company holiday hiatus in December
  • 16 weeks paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave
  • Family planning and parenting support including fertility and adoption benefits
  • 24/7 mental health resources, therapy, and life coaching
  • Professional development stipend
  • Relocation assistance (role-dependent) and commuter benefits
  • 401(k) plan with traditional and Roth options (US roles)
  • Competitive equity grants for full-time offers
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Founded in 2017, based out of Irvine, California, Anduril is a defense technology company that builds creative cost-effective products to aid those serving on the front lines of national security. By listening to the national security community, A...

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