• Analyze mission requirements and constraints across the Anduril product portfolio to determine optimal navigation system architecture
• Lead an Anduril-wide navigation and estimation community of practice.
• Lead our navigation strategy, roadmap and solution architecture
• Driving evaluation and integration of advanced alternative navigation aiding sources
• Design, develop, integrate and test inertial navigation systems (INS) for aerospace vehicles (UAS, spacecraft, missiles, etc.)
• Develop algorithms for navigation, guidance, and control systems, including extended Kalman filters and other estimation methods using various programming languages
• Develop advanced sensor fusion algorithms leveraging INS, GNSS, cameras, LiDAR, and other sensors for highly precise navigation in complex aerospace environments.
• Apply covariance analysis techniques to optimize navigation system performance, error modeling, and system uncertainty assessments, and early requirements derivation.
• Adapt and apply real-time pose localization algorithms from robotics to enhance the accuracy and robustness of aerospace vehicle navigation where applicable (desired).
• Architect and improve calibration procedures for sensor suites used in aerospace navigation systems.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate navigation solutions into overall flight systems.
• Conduct rigorous simulation and testing for validation of navigation algorithms and systems performance.
• Leverage and build on Anduril’s advanced simulation and GNC infrastructure
• Stay up-to-date with the latest developments and research in aerospace navigation technologies.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• 8 or more years of experience in Guidance, Navigation & Control engineering or related technical experience
• Strong knowledge of navigation principles, including inertial navigation, GPS, and star trackers
• Experience with navigation system design, development and testing on aerospace systems
• Deep expertise in Kalman filtering, Extended Kalman filtering, and other estimation techniques.
• Experience with real-time systems and embedded software development is a plus.
• Knowledge of sensor fusion and data integration techniques
• Demonstrated expertise in covariance analysis methodologies and transfer alignment techniques.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• General knowledge of guidance and flight control systems
• Experience applying covariance analysis techniques to optimize navigation system performance, error modeling, and system uncertainty assessments, and requirements methods
• Must be able to obtain and maintain eligibility for access to a U.S. Top Secret material.

• Autonomous ground or undersea vehicle navigation experience
• Adapt and apply real-time pose localization algorithms from robotics to enhance the accuracy and robustness of vehicle navigation where applicable.
• Current eligibility at the Top Secret level preferred

• Competitive base salary + premium benefits + equity (final salary will be based on a number of factors including, level, relevant prior experience, skills and expertise)
• Flexible Time off Policy and Company-wide Holidays (including a winter break)
• Premium Health Insurance options including Medical, Dental, Vision
• Retirement; 401k offering
• 16 weeks of paid parental leave
• Family planning: We’re proud to offer comprehensive family planning support. Fertility planning and treatment, adoption support, gestational carrier support and fertility preservation are all included.
• Unlimited Provisions: From breakfast to dinner, our kitchen team has you covered with healthy meals and snacks at every office.
• Relocation assistance

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Anduril has been selected as one of two vendors to move forward on the Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program for the Air Force’s flagship autonomous aircraft program. During the next phase, Anduril will design, manufacture, and test production-representative CCAs. We are honored to be part of the program as a non-traditional defense company and are seeking highly motivated engineers to join us in the rapid development of a new, revolutionary aircraft. 

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