Staff Software Engineer, Navigation and Control

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

You will own navigation, guidance, and control for a maritime autonomous vehicle. Reporting to the Cognitive Systems Lead, you will lead a team covering inertial navigation, safe navigation systems, and actuation control software.

Responsibilities

• Own GN&C architecture: inertial navigation, safe navigation, and actuation control software
• Lead INS integration and GPS-denied navigation solution development
• Drive Safe Navigation System design and safety certification approach
• Define actuation and control software requirements in coordination with body subsystem
• Manage navigation compute requirements and hardware selection
• Lead trade studies across navigation sensor suites and fusion approaches
• Lead and mentor IC3/4 engineers across GN&C sub-disciplines
• Interface with VMS, communications, and mission systems teams
• Support prototype integration, testing, and sea trials
• Travel up to 25% to test sites and customer locations

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or equivalent
• 8+ years of experience in GN&C, inertial navigation, or vehicle control systems
• Experience with INS, Kalman filtering, or sensor fusion
• Familiarity with control system design for marine or aerospace vehicles
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with AUV, UUV, or submarine navigation systems
• Working knowledge of GPS-denied navigation techniques (DVL, USBL, terrain-aided navigation)
• Experience with safety-critical navigation system design
• Familiarity with MATLAB/Simulink or equivalent modeling tools
• Experience in defense or maritime robotics

Benefits

Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including a comprehensive, competitive benefits package.