At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the design and implementation of cutting-edge GNC systems for autonomous vehicles.
- Company: Anduril Industries, a pioneering defence tech company transforming military capabilities.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, equity grants, and comprehensive health benefits.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with opportunities for mentorship and growth.
- Why this job: Join a mission-driven team innovating in autonomy and AI for real-world impact.
- Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in relevant field and extensive GNC software experience required.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 104000 $ per year.
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. At Anduril Australia we are developing un-crewed maritime and air domain systems that leverage unsupervised autonomy for the delivery of long endurance, multi-mission capability to our customers. These projects, including but not limited to the Extra Large Autonomous Undersea Vehicle (XL-AUV) Program, require Senior GNC Engineers with deep robotics experience to architect and deliver Guidance, Navigation and Control (GNC) sub-systems. The Senior GNC Engineer strives to leverage their experience with GNC to rapidly architect, design, deliver, support, and evolve next generation autonomous vehicles through the entire product life-cycle.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Lead architecture selection, design and implementation for Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) sub-systems and control schemes for autonomous robotic platforms.
- Integrate technology from best-in-class third-party vendors, local research and development partners, and Anduril’s internal product teams.
- Contribute to the design and development of other embedded sub-systems.
- Develop real-time embedded software using a RTOS.
- Create test and simulation fixtures that operate with both software- and hardware-in-the-loop.
- Develop modeling and simulation capabilities that capture appropriate data during testing so that models can be updated and validated.
- Analyse test data captured from control systems, subsystems, and other test instrumentation to verify vehicle performance, evaluate GNC algorithm and controller behavior, or debug incidents.
- Drive light-weight root cause analyses for vehicle anomalies or incidents that are tied to GNC responsibilities.
- Support vehicle manufacturing and deployment.
- Work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team, including as a mentor for Software and Hardware Engineers from differing backgrounds.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Robotics, Mechatronics, Computer Science, Engineering, a relevant field, or equivalent experience.
- Extensive experience (at least 6 years) with development of high assurance safety critical GNC software, including cascading controls, adaptive controls, and transfer functions.
- Systems programming skills including algorithms, data structures, concurrency and optimization.
- Extensive experience with MATLAB and Simulink.
- Ability to obtain and maintain an Australian Government Security Clearance.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Familiarity with communications busses and protocols such as CAN, CANFD, ARINC-825, ARINC-429, MIL-STD-1553, UART/RS232/RS422/RS485, SPI, QSPI, I2C, Ethernet, etc.
- Experience writing C and/or C++.
- Experience troubleshooting and analyzing remotely deployed software systems.
- Experience working with and testing electrical and mechanical systems.
- Experience with DO-178 or similar certifications.
- Familiarity with open source control software such as PX4, ArduPilot, or ROS.
- Experience with RTOS.
Anduril is an equal-opportunity employer, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you are someone passionate to work on problems that matter, we’d love to hear from you!
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 (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:
Benefits
At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.
Senior GNC Engineer employer: Anduril
Anduril Industries is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Sydney that fosters innovation and growth within the defence technology sector. Employees benefit from a comprehensive package that includes competitive equity grants and top-tier health benefits, while also having the unique opportunity to develop highly sought-after skills in a rapidly evolving industry. With a strong focus on employee development and a collaborative culture, Anduril is committed to supporting its team members as they contribute to transformative military capabilities.
