Senior Systems Engineer Atlanta, Georgia, United States Apply Req ID: 627

$102,000 - $181,050/Yr

Anduril Industries - Atlanta, GA

Full-time - Senior

Atlanta, GA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Senior Guidance, Navigation and Controls Engineer at Anduril Industries plays a critical role in the development and implementation of advanced flight system technologies for aerospace applications. This position involves leading a small team of engineers in the design, testing, and optimization of guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) systems for various military platforms, including missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles. The engineer will engage in all phases of system development, from concept to operational deployment, while fostering a collaborative environment that emphasizes innovation and rigorous testing.

Responsibilities

• Develop models, tools, and processes to enable design exploration across a range of flight systems.
• Develop vehicle models and simulations for GNC development and Monte Carlo analysis.
• Develop sensor models for IMU, GNSS, Air data, Seekers.
• Develop, implement, and test algorithms for guidance, navigation, and control systems to project requirements.
• Design optimization of systems, balancing performance, cost, and risk factors.
• Participate in all phases of system development, from concept to design, prototyping, testing, and operation.
• Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team including aerodynamics, systems engineers, flight software engineers, and test engineers to ensure system-wide integration and performance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to GNC systems during design, testing, and operational phases.
• Contribute to design reviews, safety assessments, and system documentation.
• Provide system engineering expertise in the development of GNC systems, ensuring a cohesive and efficient approach to the design and implementation process.
• Manage a small and highly impactful cross-disciplinary team of aerodynamics, simulation and GNC engineers.
• Keep updated with state-of-the-art technologies and trends in GNC engineering and system architecture design.

Requirements

• BS in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering or related field with focus on dynamics and control.
• 8 or more years of experience in Guidance, Navigation & Control engineering or related technical experience.
• Leadership experience managing, motivating, and planning for a small multidisciplinary team.
• A strong understanding of aerodynamics, flight mechanics, and related physics.
• A strong theoretical knowledge of classical and modern control theory, estimation, and filtering techniques.
• Experience with developing GNC solutions for flight systems.
• Proficiency with GNC simulation tools like MATLAB, Simulink and related toolboxes.
• Experience generating C or C++ code from MATLAB and Simulink models.
• Familiarization with 3-DoF and 6-DoF simulations.
• Able to travel up to 25%.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's or Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering or related field with focus on dynamics and control.
• Extensive experience in GNC system and architecture development and testing, preferably in the aerospace industry.
• Understanding of and compliance with industry, safety, and quality standards appropriate for the application.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as MATLAB, Python, or C/C++.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Experience using Jira, Git, GitHub, or GitLab.
• Active security clearance.

Benefits

• Platinum Healthcare Benefits: 100% covered for employees and 90% for dependents.
• Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance 100% covered.
• Generous company holiday calendar and competitive PTO plans.
• 16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave.
• Family Planning & Parenting Support including fertility and adoption coverage.
• Free mental health resources 24/7.
• Professional development stipend available.
• Daily meals and provisions in many offices.
• Company-funded commuter benefits based on region.
• Relocation assistance based on role eligibility.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with traditional and Roth options.