2026 Guidance, Navigation & Control Engineer Intern

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