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 TRS 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.

About the Job:

• Accountable for the success and execution of critical early-stage software and hardware efforts, inclusive of new drone products and expanding feature sets across a fielded fleet. Focus on rapid development, integration, and operations of drones. Drive & de-risk strategic solutions to ambiguous problems in partnership with operations members and internal functional teams.
• You will be responsible for expediting engineering solutions to the warfighter’s hardest problems via rapid development iteration, testing, and critical feedback. You will be a pilot, engineer, innovator, and operations specialist for Anduril’s autonomous systems. This is a tactical role - requiring persistent and regimented testing that meets the need of fast-paced development efforts while maintaining safety.

Rapid Prototyping & Validation

• Unblock enginering progress. This spans from RCA efforts on critical engineering issues to finding mechanisms to unblock the functional teams where stuck.
• Embody an experimental approach to rapid validation of new algorithms and subsystems.
• Provide creative solutions to test and iterate our solutions in representative conditions that mirror our customers and the evolving battlefield.

Operational Testing & Mission Validation

• Maintain an organized approach to regular testing and feedback
• Create, validate and deliver test points for a variety of stakeholders across the TRS organization

What You’ll Do

• Lead technical execution from vision & initial design, through prototyping and first successful testing
• Develop & own surrogate aircraft with the goal of accelerating our ability to test algorithms in live flight
• Develop systems that support expeditionary operation, intuitive setup and use by warfighters, and modular expansion of sensors
• Setup trades to enable exploration of early designs while working closely with technical SMEs and Business Development teams to find the right solution for current and future gaps in capability
• Operate at the intersection of software, hardware, and testing helping to craft a system level architecture that supports a robust and cost effective design
• Execute and support prototype and low-rate production articles and subsystem/system level test efforts
• Support remote troubleshooting and operation of deployed systems
• Prepare mission cards and assist in planning the flight missions to meet Engineering and Program requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Experience with Ardupilot / PX4
• Experience with RC systems
• Part 107 operator
• Willingness to travel (<30%)
• Basic understanding of Aerodynamics, Inertial Measurement Units (IMUs), Control Actuation Servos, and how those disciplines relate to overall system performance.
• Experience with data analysis, rapid prototyping, and early-stage customer deployment
• Hands-on build and prototyping of complex robotic systems
• Ability to engage technically with mechanical, electrical, firmware, sensors, and robotics software leads
• Travel on short notice to fulfill operational needs if and when those needs arise.
• High ownership, mission-oriented mentality. Desire to see the product meet the end need of the customer.
• A sincere commitment to a positive, inclusive, and collaborative culture
• Desire to obtain and hold a U.S. Secret security clearance
• Ability to travel as required for test planning and execution
• Real-world operational experience with small UAS systems in a military context desired

Anduril’s Tactical Reconnaissance and Strike Division (TRS) is responsible for design and development of Anduril’s fleet of small warfighting and surveillance drones deployed around the world, including Ghost, Anvil, Altius, and Bolt. The guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) team within TRS performs implementation, analysis, test, and validation, modeling & simulation, 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. This role will be responsible for building and maintaining the high fidelity 6 Degree of Freedom simulation software utilized with TRS GNC for GNC algorithm development, test, and validation.

ABOUT THE JOB

We are looking for a Modeling & Simulation engineer to join our team. As part of the team, you will have the opportunity to develop, implement and maintain a sufficient fidelity simulations and digital twins of the myriad of different vehicles that Anduril works on. The ideal candidate has experience working on aerospace systems and understands the right fidelity of sub-system and system level modeling required to integrate with the broader flight control and mission autonomy software. The role requires the individual to be proficient in vehicle/sub-system modeling and well-versed in coding practices and software integration practices. If you have a passion for flight and like the idea of building a physics based digital representation of a flying vehicle this is the role for you!

• What You’ll Do

• Develop simulation solutions for 6DOF and Guidance, Navigation and Control algorithm development
• Develop and maintain Software-In-The-Loop (SITL) and Hardware-In-The-Loop (HITL) tests.
• Work closely with the flight software team to define requirements and integrate GNC software
• Characterization work (aero, optics, actuators, IMUs, etc) for both fixed wing and rotorcraft
• Review test data captured from the flight control system, subsystems, and other test instrumentation to verify vehicle performance, evaluate GNC algorithm/controller behavior, or debug incident.
• Develop models required to support functional evaluation of GNC software
• Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering or a related field with exceptional skills in the field of dynamic systems and control
• 8 years professional experience in a Modeling & Simulation for supporting airborne platforms
• Demonstrated proficiency in C++, Matlab, Simulink, Simulink Embedded Coder, and Python
• Extensive experience in modeling and simulation of linear/nonlinear dynamic systems
• Experience in Monte-Carlo simulations and flight test data analysis tools and processes
• Extensive experience in the mathematical modeling and simulation of aerodynamics, rotorcraft dynamics, sensors and actuators.
• Work with multi-disciplinary subject matter experts to understand and adequately model pertinent sub-system, system and system of system dynamics
• A passion for defending the Unites States of America and its allies
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

• Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree or PhD in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering, or a related field with a focus on dynamic systems and control
• Experience with Flight test data processing/sim correlation experience
• Experience with integrating and debugging navigation systems for aerial platforms
• Experience with guidance algorithm development

ABOUT THE TEAM

Anduril’s Tactical Recon & Strike (TRS) is a division with two missions: 1) build highly capable autonomous drones, and 2) build solid rocket motors at scale. We transform products like Ghost, Anvil, Bolt, and Altius from early concepts into fully operational capabilities by partnering closely with specialist engineering, operations, and production teams. Through our Anduril Rocket Motor Systems (RMS) team, we design and manufacture solid rocket motors using advanced materials, proprietary formulations, and high-volume production methods—delivering safe, reliable propulsion systems that support a wide range of mission requirements. TRS hires software engineers & hardware engineers, who are excited to build across a diverse and powerful portfolio—from autonomous aerial systems to high-performance solid rocket motors. Our teams contribute to highly capable autonomous robotics systems and propulsion products that operate reliably in the most demanding mission environment.

ABOUT THE JOB

This position is on the TRS Core Infrastructure team and will be focused on building the infrastructure to field TRS Products such as Altius, Ghost, Bolt and Anvil. Our charter is to provide the foundation for teams across Anduril to deploy cutting edge TRS autonomy and to tie it all together into an easy-to-use product. The solutions that you will create address the current needs of our customers and will have immediate impact towards the success of our products.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Design, build, test, and release the tools used during manufacturing and deployment of Anduril Products.
• Help define foundational software architectures, configuration processes, and user experience workflows for our products, working directly with chief engineers, program managers, flight test engineers, and end-user customers to demonstrate capability and iterate on feedback.
• Create solutions in Python/Rust/C++/Go that integrate into software product lifecycle technologies like NixOS/CircleCI/Docker.
• Interface with engineers developing every aspect of the system from low-level Linux drivers to cutting edge autonomy and streamlined user interfaces.
• Test and evaluate your software at multiple levels of rigor using simulations, benchtop hardware, and live flight assets.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• At least 3+ years working with a variety of programming languages such as Python, Rust, C++, Go, etc.
• Have experience working with customers to deliver novel software capabilities.
• Want to work on building the tools that technicians, engineers, and operators will use to prepare Altius for real-world missions.
• Are passionate about user experience and always strive to provide the most streamlined product.
• Have an intuition for finding solutions to complex problems that involve multiple first and third party technologies (related to simulation, data management, compute infrastructure, networking, and more).
• Enjoy collaborating with team members and partners in the autonomy domain, and building technologies and processes which enable users to safely and rapidly develop and deploy autonomous systems at scale.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• You've built or invented something: an app, a website, game, startup.
• Previous experience working in an engineering setting: a startup (or startup-like environment), engineering school, etc.
• Professional software development lifecycle experience using tools such as version control, CI/CD systems, etc.
• A deep, demonstrated understanding of how computers and networks work, from a single desktop to a multi-cluster cloud node (UDP, TCP, gRPC, REST, etc.).
• Understanding of Linux kernel architecture: Familiarity with device trees, bootloaders, and other kernel components.
• Experience creating infrastructure for robots or other complex embedded devices.
• Experience building scalable backend software systems with various data storage and processing requirements.
• Experience with industry standard cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), CI/CD tools, and software infrastructure fundamentals (networking, security, distributed systems).
• Ability to quickly understand and navigate complex systems and established code bases.
• Experience with modern build and deployment tooling (e.g. CircleCI, Docker, NixOS, Terraform).
• Experience designing complex software systems, and iterating upon designs via a technical design review process.
• Familiarity with industry standard monitoring, logging, and data management tools and best practices.
• A bias towards rapid delivery and iteration.

ABOUT THE TEAM

Anduril’s Tactical Recon & Strike (TRS) is a division with two missions: 1) build highly capable autonomous drones, and 2) build solid rocket motors at scale. We transform products like Ghost, Anvil, Bolt, and Altius from early concepts into fully operational capabilities by partnering closely with specialist engineering, operations, and production teams. Through our Anduril Rocket Motor Systems (RMS) team, we design and manufacture solid rocket motors using advanced materials, proprietary formulations, and high-volume production methods—delivering safe, reliable propulsion systems that support a wide range of mission requirements. TRS hires software engineers & hardware engineers, who are excited to build across a diverse and powerful portfolio—from autonomous aerial systems to high-performance solid rocket motors. Our teams contribute to highly capable autonomous robotics systems and propulsion products that operate reliably in the most demanding mission environment.

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.

ABOUT THE JOB

This role will focus on guidance related projects and involve usage and direct implementation Guidance Navigation and Control work (GNC) and state-of-the-art Computer Vision (CV). You will be involved at earliest stage product development, and help shape the capabilities set of the platform to achieve consistent mission success on a hyper-scalable platform developed on an aggressive timeline.

We are a fast-growing company at the early stages of our growth, and you will be expected to own important deliverables with tight deadlines during your time on the team, which will have a significant impact on the company’s trajectory. Anduril fosters a diverse, collaborative, culture with plenty of opportunities for ownership and professional growth.


This position will be on-site at our Costa Mesa, CA location. (relocation benefits provided.)

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Develop guidance algorithms (terminal and midcourse) and state estimators for group 1-3 UAV platforms
• Work closely with the flight software and computer vision team to define requirements, develop GNC software and validate functionality in simulation on aggressive timelines
• Review test data captured from the flight control system, subsystems, and other test instrumentation to verify vehicle performance, evaluate GNC algorithm/controller behavior, or debug incidents during testing or from fielded assets
• Develop models required to support functional evaluation of GNC software

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field with a focus on dynamic systems and control
• 5+ years professional experience in a GNC role, preferably focusing on missile or weapons systems
• Experience with tactical guidance algorithms and target state estimation development
• Experience with state estimation and filtering - Kalman filtering, sensor fusion, complementary filters, etc.
• Experience in modeling and simulation of linear and nonlinear dynamic systems and model linearization
• Experience coding in Matlab and Simulink
• C/C++ Proficiency
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s Degree or PhD in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field with a focus on dynamic systems and control
• 10+ years professional experience in a GNC role, preferably focusing on missile or weapons systems
• Experience with flight test and debugging GNC on UAV platforms
• Experience with GNC design and analysis for fixed wing, rotary wing aircraft and/or tactical missile systems
• Experience with seeker integration
• Experience in one or more of the following: VIO, TERCOM, gimbal mount models, detection and tracking, LWIR/EO sensors, RADAR, target motion models
• Experience with Simulink Embedded Coder

The Tactical Recon and Strike (TRS) 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.

As a Staff Software Engineer - Security , you will take ownership of and enhance the security roadmap for TRS products and software services, working closely with engineering teams to create solutions that not only meet but exceed industry-standard security goals. You will engage with various teams to identify and remediate vulnerabilities in designs, implementations, integrations, and processes, while also designing and developing security software for embedded systems. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in software engineering with a focus on platform security, enabling them to conduct complex security architecture reviews, research and mitigate exploits targeting hardware and software, and implement critical features in collaboration with engineering teams to build resilient products.

*This position will be located in our Costa Mesa CA, Seattle WA, or Atlanta GA location. We offer full relocation benefits if necessary.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Own the development and maturation of TRS products and software services security roadmap.
• Collaborate and build solutions with engineering teams to meet and exceed industry-standard security goals
• Engage with teams to remediate uncovered weakness in designs, implementations, integrations, and processes
• Design and Develop embedded system security software

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Strategic vision and technical depth, maintaining active involvement in security architecture and implementation
• Proficient with one or more programming languages (e.g. C/C++, Rust, Python)
• Experience assessing security of firmware, applications, network, IoT, or embedded systems
• Experience developing features for and improving security of firmware, applications, network, or embedded systems
• Experience building, testing, and delivering production-ready systems, especially for embedded and/or Linux systems
• Familiarity with anti-tamper and reverse engineering mechanisms
• Experience in Platform security engineering and secure SDLC implementation
• Strong and professional communication skills (written and verbal)
• Demonstrated commitment to practical, mission-enabling security solutions
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a US TS clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Familiarity with security architectures of embedded, aerospace, or cyber-physical systems
• Experience with programmable logic devices and their development tools
• Knowledge of cyber threat actors, their TTPs, and their implications for weapon and space system operations
• Regularly builds, tests, and delivers production-ready systems, especially for embedded and/or Linux systems
• Experience conducting incident response in cloud systems and embedded systems

ABOUT THE TEAM

Anduril’s Tactical Recon & Strike (TRS) is a division with two missions: 1) build highly capable autonomous drones, and 2) build solid rocket motors at scale. We transform products like Ghost, Anvil, Bolt, and Altius from early concepts into fully operational capabilities by partnering closely with specialist engineering, operations, and production teams. Through our Anduril Rocket Motor Systems (RMS) team, we design and manufacture solid rocket motors using advanced materials, proprietary formulations, and high-volume production methods—delivering safe, reliable propulsion systems that support a wide range of mission requirements. TRS hires software engineers & hardware engineers, who are excited to build across a diverse and powerful portfolio—from autonomous aerial systems to high-performance solid rocket motors. Our teams contribute to highly capable autonomous robotics systems and propulsion products that operate reliably in the most demanding mission environment.

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.

ABOUT THE JOB

This role will focus on guidance related projects and involve usage and direct implementation Guidance Navigation and Control work (GNC) and state-of-the-art Computer Vision (CV). You will be involved at earliest stage product development, and help shape the capabilities set of the platform to achieve consistent mission success on a hyper-scalable platform developed on an aggressive timeline.

We are a fast-growing company at the early stages of our growth, and you will be expected to own important deliverables with tight deadlines during your time on the team, which will have a significant impact on the company’s trajectory. Anduril fosters a diverse, collaborative, culture with plenty of opportunities for ownership and professional growth.


This position will be on-site at our Costa Mesa, CA location. (relocation benefits provided.)

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Develop guidance algorithms (terminal and midcourse) and state estimators for group 1-3 UAV platforms
• Work closely with the flight software and computer vision team to define requirements, develop GNC software and validate functionality in simulation on aggressive timelines
• Review test data captured from the flight control system, subsystems, and other test instrumentation to verify vehicle performance, evaluate GNC algorithm/controller behavior, or debug incidents during testing or from fielded assets
• Develop models required to support functional evaluation of GNC software

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field with a focus on dynamic systems and control
• 3+ years professional experience in a GNC role, preferably focusing on missile or weapons systems
• Experience with tactical guidance algorithms and target state estimation development
• Experience with state estimation and filtering - Kalman filtering, sensor fusion, complementary filters, etc.
• Experience in modeling and simulation of linear and nonlinear dynamic systems and model linearization
• Experience coding in Matlab and Simulink
• C/C++ Proficiency
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s Degree or PhD in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field with a focus on dynamic systems and control
• 5+ years professional experience in a GNC role, preferably focusing on missile or weapons systems
• Experience with flight test and debugging GNC on UAV platforms
• Experience with GNC design and analysis for fixed wing, rotary wing aircraft and/or tactical missile systems
• Experience with seeker integration
• Experience in one or more of the following: VIO, TERCOM, gimbal mount models, detection and tracking, LWIR/EO sensors, RADAR, target motion models
• Experience with Simulink Embedded Coder

ABOUT THE TEAM

Anduril's Tactical Recon & Strike (TRS) is a division with two missions: 1) build highly capable autonomous drones, and 2) build solid rocket motors at scale. We transform products like Ghost, Anvil, Bolt, and Altius from early concepts into fully operational capabilities by partnering closely with specialist engineering, operations, and production teams. Through our Anduril Rocket Motor Systems (RMS) team, we design and manufacture solid rocket motors using advanced materials, proprietary formulations, and high-volume production methods—delivering safe, reliable propulsion systems that support a wide range of mission requirements.
TRS brings together software engineers and hardware engineers excited to build across a diverse and powerful portfolio—from autonomous aerial systems to high-performance solid rocket motors. Our teams contribute to highly capable autonomous robotics systems and propulsion products that operate reliably in the most demanding mission environments. We work in close coordination with specialist teams to solve some of the hardest problems facing our customers.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a Software Program Manager to serve as the strategic product leader for our software-enabled defense systems within the TRS division. This role sits at the critical intersection of customer needs, technical execution, and business growth—defining the future of our software platforms that power autonomous systems and mission-critical operations.
As a Software Program Manager, you will own the product vision and roadmap for software capabilities across our tactical systems portfolio. You will be the voice of the customer internally and the face of product strategy externally, working closely with Growth teams to shape customer strategy while partnering with engineering and Technical Program Managers (TPMs) to ensure flawless execution.
The ideal candidate combines deep technical fluency with strategic product thinking and an understanding of defense customer requirements—particularly in the military sales space. You will translate complex operational challenges into clear product requirements, drive prioritization decisions backed by data and customer insight, and champion a culture of continuous improvement and customer obsession.

Success in this position hinges on your ability to:

1. Own the Product Vision: Define and maintain a clear, compelling product roadmap that aligns technical capabilities with customer missions and business objectives.
2. Bridge Technical & Business Worlds: Translate between engineering teams building sophisticated autonomous systems and defense customers operating in high-stakes environments.
3. Drive Strategic Growth: Partner with Growth teams to shape customer engagement strategy, inform capture planning, and influence product-market fit for military applications.
4. Execute with Excellence: Coordinate seamlessly with TPMs and engineering teams to ensure on-time, high-quality delivery of software capabilities that meet rigorous defense standards.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Product Strategy & Roadmap Ownership

• Own and maintain the software product roadmap for TRS systems, ensuring alignment with customer needs, technical feasibility, and business priorities.
• Define product vision and strategy based on deep understanding of military operational requirements, competitive landscape, and emerging technology trends.
• Make data-driven prioritization decisions, balancing customer requests, technical debt, platform investments, and innovation initiatives.
• Establish and track key product metrics (KPIs) that measure adoption, performance, customer satisfaction, and business impact.

Customer & Growth Partnership

• Partner closely with Growth teams to develop customer engagement strategies, inform proposal development, and shape capture plans for key opportunities.
• Serve as the primary product voice in customer interactions, translating operational challenges into product capabilities and conducting product demonstrations for military stakeholders.
• Build deep relationships with military end-users and program offices to understand mission requirements, operational workflows, and capability gaps.
• Leverage military sales experience and defense domain knowledge to anticipate customer needs and position products effectively in the competitive landscape.

Technical Leadership & Execution

• Work with internal engineering teams to translate product vision into detailed requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
• Coordinate with Technical Program Managers (TPMs) to ensure development execution aligns with roadmap commitments and delivery timelines.
• Make technical trade-off decisions in collaboration with engineering leadership, balancing performance, schedule, cost, and risk.
• Champion software engineering best practices, including continuous integration/deployment, automated testing, and design for reliability and maintainability.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Serve as the central coordination point between engineering, operations, quality, supply chain, and business development teams.
• Lead product reviews, design reviews, and customer feedback sessions to drive alignment and rapid iteration.
• Identify and resolve cross-functional blockers that impede product development or customer delivery.
• Communicate product status, risks, and decisions clearly to executive leadership and key stakeholders.

Product Operations & Continuous Improvement

• Implement robust product development processes that enable scalability, predictability, and quality.
• Establish feedback loops with customers, field operations, and support teams to drive continuous product improvement.
• Lead initiatives to improve software delivery velocity, reduce defects, and enhance user experience.
• Drive operational excellence in product management practices, including requirements management, release planning, and product analytics.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in software product management, technical program management, or software engineering leadership roles, preferably in defense, aerospace, or complex hardware-software systems.
• Strong technical foundation with the ability to engage credibly with software engineers on architecture, algorithms, and implementation approaches.
• Demonstrated experience defining product strategy, building product roadmaps, and driving product delivery in fast-paced, customer-focused environments.
• Proven track record of working directly with customers to gather requirements, validate solutions, and drive adoption.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams including engineering, operations, and business development to deliver complex products.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions in ambiguous situations.
• Outstanding communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and translate customer needs into technical requirements.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related technical field.
• Military experience or demonstrated experience in the military sales/defense contractor space, with understanding of DoD acquisition processes, program of record lifecycles, and military customer organizations.
• Experience with autonomous systems, robotics, drone technology, or embedded software systems.
• Background in Agile/Scrum product development methodologies and modern software development practices.
• Experience with defense-specific requirements such as ITAR compliance, cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., RMF), and military standards (e.g., MIL-STD-882E).
• Prior experience in both product management and engineering roles, demonstrating the ability to bridge strategic and technical domains.
• Track record of successful product launches in highly regulated or safety-critical industries.
• Experience working in high-growth startups or innovation-focused organizations within the defense industrial base.
• Familiarity with product analytics tools, roadmapping software, and requirements management systems.

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.

ABOUT THE JOB

This role will be responsible for guidance and control law development and validation, hardware and software in-the-loop test and analysis, and cutting edge navigation solutions supporting the entire range of drones within TRS.

What You’ll Do

• Aerodynamic Design & Analysis:
• Aerodynamic design of fixed-wing, rotary-wing, and hybrid VTOL platforms at conceptual, preliminary, and detail design maturities
• aerodynamic analysis of unmanned air vehicles, using both low and high order methods, including analysis tool development and improvement as needed
• Conduct detailed analysis to predict and enhance aero performance.
• Utilize Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) tools and low-order methods for performance evaluation.
• Develop and maintain in-house suite of aerodynamic analysis tools.
• Evaluate impacts of configuration changes on performance of the aircraft.
• Flight Simulation Development:
• Design, implement, and maintain high-fidelity flight simulation models.
• Utilize simulation to evaluate aircraft performance and reliability.
• Validate simulation accuracy against wind tunnel and flight test results
• Testing:
• Work with Flight Test personnel to plan and execute tests to evaluate aircraft performance
• Plan and coordinate wind tunnel testing to gather aerodynamic data
• Analyze test data to identify performance trends and areas for improvement.
• Utilize flight test data to identify system bugs and failures
• Prepare technical reports and briefings to communicate findings with stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 4+ years applicable professional experience with airborne platforms
• 4+ years of experience in aerodynamic design and analysis, flight simulation, and flight testing
• Hands-on experience with CFD tools, MATLAB/Simulink, or equivalent simulation platforms
• 4+ years experience in programming and data analysis skills (MATLAB, C++, etc.)
• Strong understanding of aerodynamics and flight dynamics, stability, and control
• A passion for defending the Unites States of America and its allies
• US person status is required as this position requires access to export controlled information

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
• Experience with flight control design and analysis for fixed and rotary wing aircraft or missile systems
• C/C++ Expertise
• Experience with Simulink Embedded Coder

The Tactical Recon and Strike (TRS) 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.

As a Staff Software Engineer - Security , you will take ownership of and enhance the security roadmap for TRS products and software services, working closely with engineering teams to create solutions that not only meet but exceed industry-standard security goals. You will engage with various teams to identify and remediate vulnerabilities in designs, implementations, integrations, and processes, while also designing and developing security software for embedded systems. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in software engineering with a focus on platform security, enabling them to conduct complex security architecture reviews, research and mitigate exploits targeting hardware and software, and implement critical features in collaboration with engineering teams to build resilient products.

*This position will be located in our Costa Mesa CA, Seattle WA, or Atlanta GA location. We offer full relocation benefits if necessary.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Own the development and maturation of TRS products and software services security roadmap.
• Collaborate and build solutions with engineering teams to meet and exceed industry-standard security goals
• Engage with teams to remediate uncovered weakness in designs, implementations, integrations, and processes
• Design and Develop embedded system security software

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Strategic vision and technical depth, maintaining active involvement in security architecture and implementation
• Proficient with one or more programming languages (e.g. C/C++, Rust, Python)
• Experience assessing security of firmware, applications, network, IoT, or embedded systems
• Experience developing features for and improving security of firmware, applications, network, or embedded systems
• Experience building, testing, and delivering production-ready systems, especially for embedded and/or Linux systems
• Familiarity with anti-tamper and reverse engineering mechanisms
• Experience in Platform security engineering and secure SDLC implementation
• Strong and professional communication skills (written and verbal)
• Demonstrated commitment to practical, mission-enabling security solutions
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a US TS clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Familiarity with security architectures of embedded, aerospace, or cyber-physical systems
• Experience with programmable logic devices and their development tools
• Knowledge of cyber threat actors, their TTPs, and their implications for weapon and space system operations
• Regularly builds, tests, and delivers production-ready systems, especially for embedded and/or Linux systems
• Experience conducting incident response in cloud systems and embedded systems

The Tactical Recon and Strike (TRS) 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.

As a Staff Software Engineer - Security , you will take ownership of and enhance the security roadmap for TRS products and software services, working closely with engineering teams to create solutions that not only meet but exceed industry-standard security goals. You will engage with various teams to identify and remediate vulnerabilities in designs, implementations, integrations, and processes, while also designing and developing security software for embedded systems. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in software engineering with a focus on platform security, enabling them to conduct complex security architecture reviews, research and mitigate exploits targeting hardware and software, and implement critical features in collaboration with engineering teams to build resilient products.

*This position will be located in our Costa Mesa CA, Seattle WA, or Atlanta GA location. We offer full relocation benefits if necessary.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Own the development and maturation of TRS products and software services security roadmap.
• Collaborate and build solutions with engineering teams to meet and exceed industry-standard security goals
• Engage with teams to remediate uncovered weakness in designs, implementations, integrations, and processes
• Design and Develop embedded system security software

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Strategic vision and technical depth, maintaining active involvement in security architecture and implementation
• Proficient with one or more programming languages (e.g. C/C++, Rust, Python)
• Experience assessing security of firmware, applications, network, IoT, or embedded systems
• Experience developing features for and improving security of firmware, applications, network, or embedded systems
• Experience building, testing, and delivering production-ready systems, especially for embedded and/or Linux systems
• Familiarity with anti-tamper and reverse engineering mechanisms
• Experience in Platform security engineering and secure SDLC implementation
• Strong and professional communication skills (written and verbal)
• Demonstrated commitment to practical, mission-enabling security solutions
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a US TS clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Familiarity with security architectures of embedded, aerospace, or cyber-physical systems
• Experience with programmable logic devices and their development tools
• Knowledge of cyber threat actors, their TTPs, and their implications for weapon and space system operations
• Regularly builds, tests, and delivers production-ready systems, especially for embedded and/or Linux systems
• Experience conducting incident response in cloud systems and embedded systems

ABOUT THE TEAM

The Tactical Reconnaissance and Strike division at Anduril develops a diverse set of robotic systems. The team is responsible for taking products like Ghost, Anvil, Altius, and Bolt from paper sketches to operational systems. We work in close coordination with specialist teams like Perception, Autonomy, and Manufacturing to solve some of the hardest problems facing our customers. We are looking for software engineers, roboticists, and full-stack and 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.
Must be eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance. This position will be located at our office in Atlanta, GA (relocation benefits provided.)

ABOUT THE JOB

We are looking for Android Engineers to join our team. As an Android Engineer at Anduril you will be architecting and building out user interface applications from backend to frontend, deploying them to users, and making sure they're meeting users' requirements. You will be working alongside a team of engineers with diverse backgrounds as well as engaging with internal and external stakeholders. Your decisions will have a large impact on the company today and into the future. We believe that simple systems are easier to understand, maintain, and scale. You will be making trade-offs as you work to ensure that our systems are prepared to scale — being able to effectively communicate these trade-offs with your teammates is key.

What You’ll Do

• Design, build, test, and deploy real-time, map-based user interfaces for displaying and interacting with sensor data and controlling the Ghost, Altius, and Bolt aircraft from an Android application through the Android Tactical Assault Kit’s (ATAK) plugin ecosystem to enable tactical control for end users.
• Define and implement APIs for network communications, real-time telemetry, vehicle configuration, sensor/payload control with full motion video streaming, manual controls, and autonomous tasking.
• Help define foundational software architectures, visual designs, and user experience/interaction workflows for multiple UAS, working directly with chief engineers, product designers, program managers, flight test engineers, and end-user customers to demonstrate capability and iterate on feedback.
• Work directly with Android frontend technologies like Jetpack Compose, high-performance backend technologies like Java/Kotlin/C++/Rust/Golang, and software product lifecycle technologies likes CMake/Cargo/gradle/NixOS/CircleCI/Docker.
• Work directly with the Android Tactical Assault Kit (ATAK) SDK and the TAK Product Centers’ developer community (see tak.gov for more information).
• Work alongside engineers using multiple other full stack technologies like TypeScript/React, C++/Qt, and C#/.NET.
• Test and evaluate your software at multiple levels of rigor using simulations, benchtop hardware, and live flight assets.

Required Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or another related technical degree.
• Experience developing software for user interface applications, especially high-traffic, data-intensive, or map-based systems
• Proficiency with modern Android programming languages including Jetpack Compose, XML, Java, and Kotlin.
• Proficiency with modern backend/middleware programming languages such as C++, Rust, or Golang.
• Familiarity with client/server networking technologies and relationships such as TCP/UDP/Multicast, HTTP (REST), or protobuf/gRPC.
• Proven ability to empathize with users, to break down user needs into software features, and to balance the ideal user experience with practical engineering constraints.
• Willingness to provide on call support to various clients
• Ability to travel up to 30% of the time, potentially including some international travel
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with the DoD where safety is paramount, regulations must be balanced, and operational environments are tightly controlled.
• Experience with robotic systems where hardware, physical actuators, datalink networks, sensors and effectors are employed to translate software concepts to physical interactions with the world.
• Experience in a startup or small company working environment where deadlines are tight, requirements are open-ended, and the teams are often fewer than 10 people.
• Experience with 3D geospatial analysis and mapping software such as ArcGIS, Cesium, MapBox, or TAK.
• Experience developing user interface software that does not require Internet access or has local/offline functionality.
• Exposure to build system and software lifecycle technologies such as CMake, Cargo, gradle, NixOS, CircleCI, Gitlab-CI, Docker, Python, Bash, and other developer operations tools.
• Exposure to technologies related to Ghost, Altius, or Bolt such as flight mechanics, UAV control, mesh networking, full motion video processing, and intelligence/surveillance/reconnaissance sensors.
• Exposure to aviation such as a hobbyist RC piloting, holding a Private Pilot License or Part 107 Remote Pilot License, or similar.

ABOUT THE TEAM

Anduril’s Tactical Recon & Strike (TRS) is a division with two missions: 1) build highly capable autonomous drones, and 2) build solid rocket motors at scale. We transform products like Ghost, Anvil, Bolt, and Altius from early concepts into fully operational capabilities by partnering closely with specialist engineering, operations, and production teams. Through our Anduril Rocket Motor Systems (RMS) team, we design and manufacture solid rocket motors using advanced materials, proprietary formulations, and high-volume production methods—delivering safe, reliable propulsion systems that support a wide range of mission requirements. TRS hires software engineers & hardware engineers, who are excited to build across a diverse and powerful portfolio—from autonomous aerial systems to high-performance solid rocket motors. Our teams contribute to highly capable autonomous robotics systems and propulsion products that operate reliably in the most demanding mission environment.

ABOUT THE JOB

This position is on the TRS Core Infrastructure team and will be focused on building the infrastructure to field TRS Products such as Altius, Ghost, Bolt and Anvil. Our charter is to provide the foundation for teams across Anduril to deploy cutting edge TRS autonomy and to tie it all together into an easy-to-use product. The solutions that you will create address the current needs of our customers and will have immediate impact towards the success of our products.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Design, build, test, and release the tools used during manufacturing and deployment of Anduril Products.
• Help define foundational software architectures, configuration processes, and user experience workflows for our products, working directly with chief engineers, program managers, flight test engineers, and end-user customers to demonstrate capability and iterate on feedback.
• Create solutions in Python/Rust/C++/Go that integrate into software product lifecycle technologies like NixOS/CircleCI/Docker.
• Interface with engineers developing every aspect of the system from low-level Linux drivers to cutting edge autonomy and streamlined user interfaces.
• Test and evaluate your software at multiple levels of rigor using simulations, benchtop hardware, and live flight assets.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• At least 3+ years working with a variety of programming languages such as Python, Rust, C++, Go, etc.
• Have experience working with customers to deliver novel software capabilities.
• Want to work on building the tools that technicians, engineers, and operators will use to prepare Altius for real-world missions.
• Are passionate about user experience and always strive to provide the most streamlined product.
• Have an intuition for finding solutions to complex problems that involve multiple first and third party technologies (related to simulation, data management, compute infrastructure, networking, and more).
• Enjoy collaborating with team members and partners in the autonomy domain, and building technologies and processes which enable users to safely and rapidly develop and deploy autonomous systems at scale.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• You've built or invented something: an app, a website, game, startup.
• Previous experience working in an engineering setting: a startup (or startup-like environment), engineering school, etc.
• Professional software development lifecycle experience using tools such as version control, CI/CD systems, etc.
• A deep, demonstrated understanding of how computers and networks work, from a single desktop to a multi-cluster cloud node (UDP, TCP, gRPC, REST, etc.).
• Understanding of Linux kernel architecture: Familiarity with device trees, bootloaders, and other kernel components.
• Experience creating infrastructure for robots or other complex embedded devices.
• Experience building scalable backend software systems with various data storage and processing requirements.
• Experience with industry standard cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), CI/CD tools, and software infrastructure fundamentals (networking, security, distributed systems).
• Ability to quickly understand and navigate complex systems and established code bases.
• Experience with modern build and deployment tooling (e.g. CircleCI, Docker, NixOS, Terraform).
• Experience designing complex software systems, and iterating upon designs via a technical design review process.
• Familiarity with industry standard monitoring, logging, and data management tools and best practices.
• A bias towards rapid delivery and iteration.

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.

ABOUT THE JOB

This role will be responsible for guidance and control law development and validation, hardware and software in-the-loop test and analysis, and cutting edge navigation solutions supporting the entire range of drones within TRS.

What You’ll Do

• Aerodynamic Design & Analysis:
• Aerodynamic design of fixed-wing, rotary-wing, and hybrid VTOL platforms at conceptual, preliminary, and detail design maturities
• aerodynamic analysis of unmanned air vehicles, using both low and high order methods, including analysis tool development and improvement as needed
• Conduct detailed analysis to predict and enhance aero performance.
• Utilize Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) tools and low-order methods for performance evaluation.
• Develop and maintain in-house suite of aerodynamic analysis tools.
• Evaluate impacts of configuration changes on performance of the aircraft.
• Flight Simulation Development:
• Design, implement, and maintain high-fidelity flight simulation models.
• Utilize simulation to evaluate aircraft performance and reliability.
• Validate simulation accuracy against wind tunnel and flight test results
• Testing:
• Work with Flight Test personnel to plan and execute tests to evaluate aircraft performance
• Plan and coordinate wind tunnel testing to gather aerodynamic data
• Analyze test data to identify performance trends and areas for improvement.
• Utilize flight test data to identify system bugs and failures
• Prepare technical reports and briefings to communicate findings with stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years applicable professional experience with airborne platforms
• Proven experience in aerodynamic design and analysis, flight simulation, and flight testing
• Extensive hands-on experience with CFD tools, MATLAB/Simulink, or equivalent simulation platforms
• Expert level programming and data analysis skills (MATLAB, C++, etc.)
• Strong understanding of aerodynamics and flight dynamics, stability, and control
• A passion for defending the Unites States of America and its allies
• US person status is required as this position requires access to export controlled information

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
• Experience with flight control design and analysis for fixed and rotary wing aircraft or missile systems
• C/C++ Expertise
• Experience with Simulink Embedded Coder

ABOUT THE TEAM

Anduril’s Tactical Recon & Strike (TRS) is a division with two missions: 1) build highly capable autonomous drones, and 2) build solid rocket motors at scale. We transform products like Ghost, Anvil, Bolt, and Altius from early concepts into fully operational capabilities by partnering closely with specialist engineering, operations, and production teams. Through our Anduril Rocket Motor Systems (RMS) team, we design and manufacture solid rocket motors using advanced materials, proprietary formulations, and high-volume production methods—delivering safe, reliable propulsion systems that support a wide range of mission requirements. TRS hires software engineers & hardware engineers, who are excited to build across a diverse and powerful portfolio—from autonomous aerial systems to high-performance solid rocket motors. Our teams contribute to highly capable autonomous robotics systems and propulsion products that operate reliably in the most demanding mission environment.

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.

ABOUT THE JOB

This role will focus on delivering on guidance related projects and involve usage and direct implementation Guidance Navigation and Control work (GNC) and state-of-the-art Computer Vision (CV) at a Staff Levle. You will be involved at earliest stage product development, and help shape the capabilities set of the platform to achieve consistent mission success on a hyper-scalable platform developed on an aggressive timeline.

We are a fast-growing company at the early stages of our growth, and you will be expected to own important deliverables with tight deadlines during your time on the team, which will have a significant impact on the company’s trajectory. Anduril fosters a diverse, collaborative, culture with plenty of opportunities for ownership and professional growth.


This position will be on-site at our Costa Mesa, CA location. (relocation benefits provided.)

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Develop guidance algorithms (terminal and midcourse) and state estimators for group 1-3 UAV platforms
• Work closely with the flight software and computer vision team to define requirements, develop GNC software and validate functionality in simulation on aggressive timelines
• Review test data captured from the flight control system, subsystems, and other test instrumentation to verify vehicle performance, evaluate GNC algorithm/controller behavior, or debug incidents during testing or from fielded assets
• Develop models required to support functional evaluation of GNC software

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field with a focus on dynamic systems and control
• 10+ years professional experience in a GNC role, preferably owning the design and architecture on missile or weapons systems
• Ability to own the development of tactical guidance algorithms and target state estimation while mentoring more junior level employees 
• Expert level knowledge of state estimation and filtering - Kalman filtering, sensor fusion, complementary filters, etc.
• Experience in designing and developing modeling and simulation of linear and nonlinear dynamic systems and model linearization from scratch
• Experience coding in Matlab and Simulink
• C/C++ Proficiency
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s Degree or PhD in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field with a focus on dynamic systems and control
• 15+ years professional experience in a GNC role, preferably focusing on missile or weapons systems
• Experience with flight test and debugging GNC on UAV platforms
• Experience with GNC design and analysis for fixed wing, rotary wing aircraft and/or tactical missile systems
• Experience with seeker integration
• Experience in one or more of the following: VIO, TERCOM, gimbal mount models, detection and tracking, LWIR/EO sensors, RADAR, target motion models
• Experience with Simulink Embedded Coder

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.

ABOUT THE JOB

This role will be responsible for guidance and control law development and validation, hardware and software in-the-loop test and analysis, and cutting edge navigation solutions supporting the entire range of drones within TRS.

What You’ll Do

• Aerodynamic Design & Analysis:
• Aerodynamic design of fixed-wing, rotary-wing, and hybrid VTOL platforms at conceptual, preliminary, and detail design maturities
• aerodynamic analysis of unmanned air vehicles, using both low and high order methods, including analysis tool development and improvement as needed
• Conduct detailed analysis to predict and enhance aero performance.
• Utilize Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) tools and low-order methods for performance evaluation.
• Develop and maintain in-house suite of aerodynamic analysis tools.
• Evaluate impacts of configuration changes on performance of the aircraft.
• Flight Simulation Development:
• Design, implement, and maintain high-fidelity flight simulation models.
• Utilize simulation to evaluate aircraft performance and reliability.
• Validate simulation accuracy against wind tunnel and flight test results
• Testing:
• Work with Flight Test personnel to plan and execute tests to evaluate aircraft performance
• Plan and coordinate wind tunnel testing to gather aerodynamic data
• Analyze test data to identify performance trends and areas for improvement.
• Utilize flight test data to identify system bugs and failures
• Prepare technical reports and briefings to communicate findings with stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 4+ years applicable professional experience with airborne platforms
• 4+ years of experience in aerodynamic design and analysis, flight simulation, and flight testing
• Hands-on experience with CFD tools, MATLAB/Simulink, or equivalent simulation platforms
• 4+ years experience in programming and data analysis skills (MATLAB, C++, etc.)
• Strong understanding of aerodynamics and flight dynamics, stability, and control
• A passion for defending the Unites States of America and its allies
• US person status is required as this position requires access to export controlled information

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
• Experience with flight control design and analysis for fixed and rotary wing aircraft or missile systems
• C/C++ Expertise
• Experience with Simulink Embedded Coder

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.

ABOUT THE JOB

This role will be responsible for guidance and control law development and validation, hardware and software in-the-loop test and analysis, and cutting edge navigation solutions supporting the entire range of drones within TRS.

What You’ll Do

• Aerodynamic Design & Analysis:
• Aerodynamic design of fixed-wing, rotary-wing, and hybrid VTOL platforms at conceptual, preliminary, and detail design maturities
• aerodynamic analysis of unmanned air vehicles, using both low and high order methods, including analysis tool development and improvement as needed
• Conduct detailed analysis to predict and enhance aero performance.
• Utilize Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) tools and low-order methods for performance evaluation.
• Develop and maintain in-house suite of aerodynamic analysis tools.
• Evaluate impacts of configuration changes on performance of the aircraft.
• Flight Simulation Development:
• Design, implement, and maintain high-fidelity flight simulation models.
• Utilize simulation to evaluate aircraft performance and reliability.
• Validate simulation accuracy against wind tunnel and flight test results
• Testing:
• Work with Flight Test personnel to plan and execute tests to evaluate aircraft performance
• Plan and coordinate wind tunnel testing to gather aerodynamic data
• Analyze test data to identify performance trends and areas for improvement.
• Utilize flight test data to identify system bugs and failures
• Prepare technical reports and briefings to communicate findings with stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years applicable professional experience with airborne platforms
• Proven experience in aerodynamic design and analysis, flight simulation, and flight testing
• Extensive hands-on experience with CFD tools, MATLAB/Simulink, or equivalent simulation platforms
• Expert level programming and data analysis skills (MATLAB, C++, etc.)
• Strong understanding of aerodynamics and flight dynamics, stability, and control
• A passion for defending the Unites States of America and its allies
• US person status is required as this position requires access to export controlled information

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
• Experience with flight control design and analysis for fixed and rotary wing aircraft or missile systems
• C/C++ Expertise
• Experience with Simulink Embedded Coder

Anduril’s Tactical Reconnaissance and Strike Division (TRS) is responsible for design and development of Anduril’s fleet of small warfighting and surveillance drones deployed around the world, including Ghost, Anvil, Altius, and Bolt. The guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) team within TRS performs implementation, analysis, test, and validation, modeling & simulation, 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. This role will be responsible for building and maintaining the high fidelity 6 Degree of Freedom simulation software utilized with TRS GNC for GNC algorithm development, test, and validation.

ABOUT THE JOB

We are looking for a Modeling & Simulation engineer to join our team. As part of the team, you will have the opportunity to develop, implement and maintain a sufficient fidelity simulations and digital twins of the myriad of different vehicles that Anduril works on. The ideal candidate has experience working on aerospace systems and understands the right fidelity of sub-system and system level modeling required to integrate with the broader flight control and mission autonomy software. The role requires the individual to be proficient in vehicle/sub-system modeling and well-versed in coding practices and software integration practices. If you have a passion for flight and like the idea of building a physics based digital representation of a flying vehicle this is the role for you!

• What You’ll Do

• Develop simulation solutions for 6DOF and Guidance, Navigation and Control algorithm development
• Develop and maintain Software-In-The-Loop (SITL) and Hardware-In-The-Loop (HITL) tests.
• Work closely with the flight software team to define requirements and integrate GNC software
• Characterization work (aero, optics, actuators, IMUs, etc) for both fixed wing and rotorcraft
• Review test data captured from the flight control system, subsystems, and other test instrumentation to verify vehicle performance, evaluate GNC algorithm/controller behavior, or debug incident.
• Develop models required to support functional evaluation of GNC software
• Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering or a related field with exceptional skills in the field of dynamic systems and control
• 8 years professional experience in a Modeling & Simulation for supporting airborne platforms
• Demonstrated proficiency in C++, Matlab, Simulink, Simulink Embedded Coder, and Python
• Extensive experience in modeling and simulation of linear/nonlinear dynamic systems
• Experience in Monte-Carlo simulations and flight test data analysis tools and processes
• Extensive experience in the mathematical modeling and simulation of aerodynamics, rotorcraft dynamics, sensors and actuators.
• Work with multi-disciplinary subject matter experts to understand and adequately model pertinent sub-system, system and system of system dynamics
• A passion for defending the Unites States of America and its allies
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

• Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree or PhD in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering, or a related field with a focus on dynamic systems and control
• Experience with Flight test data processing/sim correlation experience
• Experience with integrating and debugging navigation systems for aerial platforms
• Experience with guidance algorithm development