2026 Guidance, Navigation & Control Engineer Intern
Internship opportunity to design GNC solutions for autonomous systems at Anduril Industries in Sydney.
Posted by employer 1 day ago
First seen on Joblaze 1 day ago
Last verified on the company career page 16 hours ago
Skills & Technologies
What you'll build
- Design GNC solutions for autonomous systems
- Build and test GNC control laws
- Build vehicle simulation models
- Contribute to new capabilities development
- Collaborate across multiple teams
Must have
- Pursuing tertiary education in a related field
- Returning to school after the internship
- Ability to obtain Australian Government Security Clearance
- Complete a 12-week internship in summer 2026
Nice to have
- Experience in digital control systems
- Experience in state estimation
- Proficiency in Matlab and Simulink
- Desire to work on impactful GNC solutions
AI in the day-to-day
Anduril’s systems are powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system.
Requirements
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
Not disclosed in this posting: compensation, years of experience, work arrangement, visa sponsorship.
Joblaze summary
The Guidance, Navigation & Control Engineer Intern at Anduril Industries will engage in the design and testing of GNC solutions for autonomous systems, applying control theory and applied mathematics. Key skills include proficiency in Matlab and Simulink, along with experience in digital control systems and state estimation techniques. This role is ideal for students in engineering disciplines who are returning to their studies after the internship, providing hands-on experience in a defense technology environment.
Joblaze insights
- Listed yesterday — first seen on Joblaze September 30, 2026. Last confirmed on Anduril Industries's careers page October 1, 2026.
Quick facts
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, MATLAB, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Anduril Industries targets intern candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Internship for this 2026 Guidance, Navigation & Control Engineer Intern role at Anduril Industries.
From the original posting
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 tertiary education 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 term.
- Ability to obtain and maintain an Australian Government Security Clearance.
- Ability to complete an in-person 12-week internship in summer 2026.
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
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
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