Director of Guidance, Navigation and Controls at Anduril Industries

Atlanta, Georgia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Mar, 26

Salary

290000.0

Posted On

05 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Guidance, Navigation, Controls, C++, Simulink, Flight Controllers, Regression Testing, Software-In-The-Loop, Hardware-In-The-Loop, Data Analysis, Mentoring, Collaboration, Technical Leadership, Integration, Debugging, Aerial Platforms

Industry

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Description

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years. ABOUT THE TEAM The Tactical Recon and Strike team at Anduril develops aerial small drones (Group 1-3) and all equipment to test, deploy and operate. The team is responsible for taking products like Ghost, Anvil, Bolt and Altius from paper sketches to operational systems. We work in close coordination with specialist teams to solve some of the hardest problems facing our customers. We are looking for software engineers, hardware engineers, roboticists, and front-end mobile developers who are excited about creating a powerful robotics platform that can be tasked and viewed in real-time through a variety of interfaces. The guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) team within TRS performs implementation, analysis, test, and validation for GNC software solutions supporting our autonomous drone fleet. Applications include attitude and position control, waypoint and terminal guidance engagements, and navigating contested environments including communication and GPS denied environments. WHAT YOU'LL DO Strategic Leadership: Own the roadmap for all GNC-related systems architecture and design. Lead your team to deliver projects on time under tight deadlines, while engaging directly in key technical decisions. Team Development: Mentor and grow a full-sized team, fostering an environment of collaboration and innovation. Stakeholder Collaboration: Work with cross-disciplinary stakeholders to define requirements and appropriately delegate tasks within your team. Technical Execution: Develop, debug, and test flight controllers and guidance algorithms using C++ and Simulink. Establish robust processes for building regression testing pipelines at both system and unit levels. Integration & Testing: Lead the development of Software-In-The-Loop (SIL) and Hardware-In-The-Loop (HIL) tests in preparation for flight trials. Collaborate closely with the flight software team to integrate and validate autocoded GNC software through simulation. Data Analysis: Analyze test data from flight control systems and subsystems to verify vehicle performance, evaluate algorithm/controller behavior, and troubleshoot issues during testing or operational scenarios. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS BS in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field with a focus on dynamics and control. 3+ years of experience leading a GNC department. Proven experience with airborne platforms. You must be eligible to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS MS in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field. Experience in flight control design and analysis for fixed and rotary wing aircraft or missile systems. Hands-on experience integrating and debugging navigation systems for aerial platforms. Background in developing guidance algorithms for ISR platforms. Experience with Simulink Embedded Coder. Proven expertise in running Software-In-The-Loop and Hardware-In-The-Loop simulations. US Salary Range $219,000—$290,000 USD The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including: Healthcare Benefits US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you. UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents. IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents. Additional Benefits Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees. Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs. Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting. Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available. Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region. Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility. Retirement Savings Plan US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options. UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match. AUS Roles: Superannuation plan. The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process. To view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/.

Responsibilities

Lead the GNC team to deliver projects on time while making key technical decisions. Develop and test flight controllers and guidance algorithms, ensuring robust integration and validation processes.