Anduril
GNC Engineer, Space Emerging Talent
$117K–$154K
Costa Mesa, California, United States · Full-time · Posted Sep 18, 2026
- Experience
- 0–2 years of professional, internship, or hands-on university project team experience.
- Education
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer/Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field; must be pursuing or have recently completed it.
About the job
Supports the design, simulation, testing, and verification of satellite guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) systems across spacecraft development and mission operations.
What you'll do
- Assist with spacecraft GNC algorithm design and tuning, including attitude and orbit determination and maneuver planning.
- Develop and run 3-DOF and 6-DOF simulations and Monte Carlo analyses to validate vehicle performance.
- Help implement and verify algorithms with Flight Software and support FlatSat and hardware-in-the-loop testing.
What they ask for
- Pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer/Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field.
- Proficiency in Python, MATLAB/Simulink, or modern C++.
- Foundational knowledge of spacecraft dynamics, orbital mechanics, control theory, astrodynamics, or related areas.
- Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance.
Nice to have
- Hands-on satellite design, integration, or operations experience; familiarity with state estimation and GNC hardware.
- Exposure to Linux, Git, CI workflows, HITL testbeds, FlatSat environments, or RPOD concepts.
Pay
$117,000 — $154,000 USD (base salary)
Tools
Python, MATLAB/Simulink, modern C++, Linux, Git
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