2027 Guidance, Navigation, & Control Engineer Intern

Anduril Industries
Costa Mesa, CA
On-site

Who this role is best for

Geared toward students in engineering or robotics fields comfortable with designing GNC solutions for autonomous systems, and working in a collaborative, in-person environment in California.

Best fit for

  • Students with a strong background in control theory and a desire to work on impactful defense technologies
    — “Use principles of control theory, applied physics, and applied mathematics to design GNC solutions”
  • Candidates with simulation modeling experience and a focus on autonomous systems
    — “Build vehicle simulation models to inform design trades, assess system capabilities”
  • Individuals who are returning to school after the internship and seeking hands-on learning in a real-world setting
    — “Must be returning to school at the end of the internship to continue academic studies”

Things to consider

  • The internship requires in-person work in one of Anduril’s offices for 12 weeks in summer 2027
    — “Ability to complete an in-person 12-week internship in one of our offices”
  • U.S. citizenship is a non-negotiable requirement due to export-controlled information access
    — “Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export-controlled information”

How to stand out

  • Highlight control law design and simulation modeling projects in your resume and interview responses
    — “Design, build, and test GNC control laws in VMS software”
  • Demonstrate your ability to collaborate across teams and contribute to complex functionality
    — “Collaborate across multiple teams to plan, build, and test complex functionality”
  • Showcase your proficiency in Matlab and Simulink for GNC-related tasks
    — “Proficiency in Matlab and Simulink”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • design GNC solutions for autonomous systems
  • build vehicle simulation models
  • contribute to the development of new capabilities
Typical background
degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Aerospace Engineering

Skills & requirements

Required

Control TheoryApplied PhysicsApplied MathematicsVehicle Management System SoftwareVehicle Simulation Models

Preferred

Digital Control SystemsLinear And Nonlinear Dynamics SystemsState EstimationMatlabSimulink

Stack & domain

Control TheoryApplied PhysicsApplied MathematicsDigital Control SystemsLinear And Nonlinear Dynamics SystemsState EstimationKalman FilterExtended Kalman FilterMatlabSimulinkDefense TechnologyAutonomyAIComputer VisionSensor FusionNetworking

About the role

Original posting from Anduril Industries via Greenhouse

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 a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field. 

Must be returning to school at the end of the internship to continue academic studies for at least one quarter or semester.

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.

Ability to complete an in-person 12-week internship in one of our offices in summer 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 Hourly Range $42—$60 USDThe 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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To ensure your safety and help you navigate your job search with confidence, please keep the following critical points in mind:

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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Direct from Anduril: If you receive an email from one of our recruiters, it will only come from an @anduril.com address.

Via Agency Partner: If contacted by a recruiting agency for an Anduril role, their email will clearly identify their agency. If you suspect any suspicious activity, please verify the agency's authenticity by reaching out to contact@anduril.com. 

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.

Source: Anduril Industries careers (Greenhouse)

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