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Senior GNC Engineer

Anduril Industries · Seattle, Washington, United States

Posted about 3 months ago

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This role has been open
87 days
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Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-29

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About this role

As a Senior GNC Engineer at Anduril Industries, you will design and implement advanced GPS-denied navigation algorithms, focusing on vision-based navigation and sensor fusion. You will work closely with various teams to develop and validate algorithms, analyze flight test data, and mentor junior engineers. This role emphasizes rapid deployment of innovative navigation solutions for military applications, allowing you to see the impact of your work in real-time.

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5/5
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5/5
pay transparency
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What you need

  • Bachelor’s degree in Robotics, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related technical field with a strong focus on dynamic systems, estimation, or control
  • 8+ years of professional experience in GNC, localization, or advanced state estimation roles, preferably in demanding real-world applications (e.g., defense, aerospace, robotics)
  • Deep expertise in state estimation and sensor fusion, particularly with various Kalman filter types (e.g., EKF, ES-EKF, UKF, Invariant Filters) and their practical implementation
  • Proficiency in C++ (preferred) and/or Python for algorithm development and real-time embedded systems implementation
  • Extensive experience with vision-based navigation (VBN) techniques (e.g., VIO, VSLAM, feature tracking, optical flow) or robust map matching/geo-registration algorithms
  • Proven ability to develop, test, and debug algorithms in real-time embedded environments on physical hardware

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 utilizing diverse sensor inputs (e.g., LRF, Radar Altimeters, Star Trackers/Celestial Navigation)
  • Familiarity with diverse sensor modalities for navigation (e.g., IMU, Baro, LRF, Radar Altimeters, EO/IR) and their specific noise characteristics and modeling
  • Experience with distributed or collaborative navigation systems, leveraging inter-platform measurements
  • Track record of successfully bringing complex algorithms from theoretical concepts through to deployed products on physical hardware

What you get

  • Comprehensive, competitive benefits package available at little to no cost to employees
  • Highly competitive equity grants included in the majority of full-time offers

Worth weighing

  • No specific mention of remote work options
  • The role involves working in a fast-paced, high-impact environment which may require flexibility and adaptability
  • Salary range provided is an estimate and actual offers may vary based on various factors

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Listed by Anduril Industries on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-29. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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