2027 New Grad GNC Engineer
This role falls under U.S. export rules, so the posting asks for U.S. person status. That means a U.S. citizen, a green card holder, a refugee or an asylee.
About the role
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.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Use principles of control theory, applied physics, and applied mathematics to design GNC solutions for Anduril’s autonomous systems
- Design, build, and test GNC control laws in VMS (vehicle management system) software
- Build vehicle simulation models to inform design trades, assess system capabilities, and establish system margins
- Contribute to the development of new capabilities to enhance existing products or bring capabilities and technologies to market
- Collaborate across multiple teams to plan, build, and test complex functionality
- Work on real, meaningful projects and learn from experienced professionals along the way
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Must be pursuing or have recently completed a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
- Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export-controlled information or facilities; U.S. clearance eligibility may be required depending on program.
- Able to start full time in 2027.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in digital control systems, linear and nonlinear dynamics systems
- Experience in state estimation, e.g. Kalman filter, extended Kalman filter
- Proficiency in Matlab and Simulink
- A desire to work on GNC solutions that have real-world impact
- Experience in digital control systems, linear and nonlinear dynamics systems
- Experience in state estimation, e.g. Kalman filter, extended Kalman filter
- Proficiency in Matlab and Simulink
- A desire to work on GNC solutions that have real-world impact
US Salary Range
$117,000 - $154,000 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:
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 .
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- No Financial Requests: Anduril will never solicit payment or demand personal financial details (such as banking information, credit card numbers, or social security numbers) at any stage of our hiring process. Our legitimate recruitment is entirely free for candidates.
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- Exercise Caution with Unsolicited Outreach: If you receive any communication that appears suspicious, contains grammatical errors, or makes unusual requests, do not engage. Always confirm the sender's email domain is @anduril.com before providing any personal information or clicking on links.
- What to Do If You Suspect Fraud: Should you encounter any questionable or fraudulent outreach claiming to be from Anduril, please report it immediately to contact@anduril.com . Your proactive caution is invaluable in protecting your personal information and upholding the security and trustworthiness of our recruitment efforts.
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By submitting your application, you consent to Anduril Industries using a third-party service provider to conduct pre-employment risk, integrity, and due diligence screening and assessing potential risks as part of your application process. This third-party service provider provides risk-intelligence services that may include analysis of sanctions and watchlists, adverse media, public-record information, and other lawful open-source or commercial data sources. This third-party service provider does not act as a consumer reporting agency. Use of this provider helps to ensure compliance with applicable laws and protect technology, intellectual property, and organizational security.
Copied from the listing Anduril published, verified 31 Oct 2026.
The application
Your details and CV, then 8 questions.
- 1.CLEARANCE ELIGIBILITY - This position requires eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.Pick one: Yes, I hold an active U.S. security clearance · Yes, I am eligible for a U.S. security clearance · No
- 2.EXPORT CONTROLS - This position requires access to information and technology that is subject to U.S. export controls. Your responses to the questions below will be used solely to determine your eligibility under U.S. law to receive informaPick one
- 3.U.S. WORK AUTHORIZATIONYes or no
- 4.Will you require sponsorship from Anduril for employment now or in the future (e.g, H1B visa)?Yes or no
- 5.HISTORY WITH ANDURILYes or no
- 6.Have you ever been employed by Anduril or any company that Anduril has acquired?Yes or no
- 7.CONFLICT OF INTERESTYes or no
- 8.If other, please specifyShort answer · optional
Taken from the application form Anduril runs, verified 30 Oct 2026.
How to apply to Anduril: the questions its forms ask across its open roles.
About Anduril
Anduril's space business: spacecraft, orbital and ground systems engineers in Costa Mesa, Colorado Springs and northern Virginia.
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