GNC Engineer, Space Emerging Talent

Anduril
United States
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 112,000 - 149,000 annuallyFunction: People, HR & Talent0Education: bachelorsSkills: ["Clear communication","Organizational skills","Documentation","Problem-solving","Bias for execution"]

Contribute to the analysis, design, simulation, and testing of satellite GNC subsystems for space missions. Work with experienced engineers across the spacecraft lifecycle—from physics modeling and algorithm development to HITL testing and on-orbit operations. Help design and tune GNC algorithms for ADCS, orbit determination, and maneuver planning, build/maintain 3-DOF and 6-DOF simulation environments, and support vehicle-level testing on FlatSats and HITL testbeds.

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GNC Engineer, Space Emerging Talent

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Job Summary

Contribute to the analysis, design, simulation, and testing of satellite GNC subsystems for space missions. Work with experienced engineers across the spacecraft lifecycle—from physics modeling and algorithm development to HITL testing and on-orbit operations. Help design and tune GNC algorithms for ADCS, orbit determination, and maneuver planning, build/maintain 3-DOF and 6-DOF simulation environments, and support vehicle-level testing on FlatSats and HITL testbeds.
Location: United States
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: People, HR & Talent
Seniority: Entry level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Assist in the design and tuning of spacecraft GNC algorithms, including ADCS, orbit determination, and maneuver planning.
  • •Develop and run 3-DOF and 6-DOF physics-based simulation environments and conduct Monte Carlo analyses.
  • •Collaborate with the Flight Software team to implement, test, and verify GNC algorithms in embedded C++ or Python environments.
  • •Support subsystem and vehicle-level testing on FlatSats and HITL testbeds by identifying anomalies and verifying sensor/actuator performance.
  • •Coordinate with Space Engineering teams to turn mission requirements into functional flight capability.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 112,000 - 149,000 annually

Key Requirements

  • •Pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer/Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field.
  • •0–2 years of professional, internship, or hands-on university project team experience (e.g., CubeSat team, rocketry club, high-altitude balloon project).
  • •Able to start full time in 2026.
  • •Foundational knowledge in spacecraft dynamics, orbital mechanics, and control theory/astrodynamics.
  • •Proficiency in Python, MATLAB/Simulink, or modern C++.
Experience:0AerospaceSatellitesSpace missionsCubeSatDefense technology
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:Clear communicationOrganizational skillsDocumentationProblem-solvingBias for execution
Tech Stack:PythonMATLABSimulinkC++LinuxGitContinuous integrationExtended Kalman FiltersMonte Carlo

Eligibility

Security Clearance:Top Secret

Company Brief

Anduril
Designs and builds advanced defense systems combining autonomous aircraft, sensors, and AI-driven software for military and national security applications, focused on modernizing battlefield capabilities and distributed sensing.
Industry: Defense Technology
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Scaleup
Valuation: Unicorn (USD 1B+)
Funding: Series E+
Headquarters: Costa Mesa, United States
Founded: 2017
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