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GNC Engineer, RPO

True Anomaly

Laguna Beach, CAFull-time$90–250K/yrPosted 10mo agoStill listed 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$90–250K/yr
Location
Laguna Beach, CA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

TS/SCI clearanceBachelor's degree

Job overview

True Anomaly is hiring a GNC Engineer, RPO. True Anomaly seeks talent and ambition to build autonomous spacecraft and advanced payloads, delivering decisive capabilities for space superiority. The role focuses on designing, developing, and testing RPO navigation and control algorithms, performing statistical analyses, and integrating plans with the Space Operations team to support post‑flight analysis.

Key focus areas include Perform mission design activities and trade studies of various RPO navigation and control architectures and algorithms, Design and develop robust RPO estimation, optimization, fault detection, and scheduling algorithms in C++, and Test and verify algorithms via software and hardware in the loop simulation.

Successful candidates bring Bachelor's Degree In Aerospace Engineering Or Similar Discipline, 2+ Years Of Experience With RPO Mission Design, and U.S. Citizen. Important skills include C++, C, Python, RPO Mission Design, Work In A Multidisciplinary Team, and Solve Complex Problems With First Principles Approaches. Preferred (not required): Spacecraft Relative Navigation, Astrodynamics, Estimation Theory, and Trajectory Optimization.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

C++CPythonRPO Mission DesignWork in a Multidisciplinary TeamSolve Complex Problems With First Principles ApproachesSpacecraft Relative NavigationAstrodynamicsEstimation TheoryTrajectory OptimizationPlanning and Scheduling Algorithms

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace Engineering or Similar Discipline2+ Years of Experience With RPO Mission DesignU.S. CitizenEligible for DoD Secret or TS/SCI ClearanceMaster's or PhD in Aerospace Engineering or Similar Discipline2+ Years of Professional Experience Writing High-Reliability, Production C/C++ Code

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match
Parental Leave

Full job description

Space is a warfighting domain. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build the technology that secures it.

OUR MISSION

True Anomaly delivers decisive capabilities for space superiority. We build autonomous spacecraft, advanced payloads, mission software, and space-based interceptors — enabling the U.S. and its Allies to secure the space environment and counter threats from the ultimate high ground.

OUR VALUES

  • Be the offset. We create asymmetric advantages with creativity and ingenuity.

  • What would it take? We challenge assumptions to deliver ambitious results.

  • It’s the people. Our team is our competitive advantage and we are better together. RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Perform mission design activities and trade studies of various RPO navigation and control architectures and algorithms

  • Design and develop robust RPO estimation, optimization, fault detection, and scheduling algorithms in C++

  • Test and verify algorithms via software and hardware in the loop simulation

  • Perform statistical analysis (Monte Carlo, linear covariance analysis) to support proximity operations performance characterization

  • Work with the Space Operations team to integrate RPO plans and support post-flight analysis QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering or similar discipline

  • Experienced with C/C++ and Python

  • 2+ years of experience with RPO mission design

  • Demonstrated ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and solve complex problems with first principles approaches

  • Passion for spaceflight and advancing capabilities related to space domain awareness and space security

  • U.S. Citizen and eligible for DoD Secret or TS/SCI clearance PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

  • Master’s or PhD in aerospace engineering or similar discipline

  • 2+ years of professional experience writing high-reliability, production C/C++ code

  • Deep technical expertise in one or more of the following: spacecraft relative navigation, astrodynamics, estimation theory, trajectory optimization, planning and scheduling algorithms COMPENSATION

  • Base Salary: $90,000 - $250,000

  • Equity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, location, and experience.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Work Location — This is an onsite position, successful candidates will be located near Long Beach, CA or Denver, CO.
  • Work environment —the work environment; temperature, noise level, inside or outside, or other factors that will affect the person's working conditions while performing the job.
  • Physical demands —the physical demands of the job, including bending, sitting, lifting and driving. This position will be open until it is successfully filled. To submit your application, please follow the directions below. #LI-Onsite

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

True Anomaly is committed to equal employment opportunity on any basis protected by applicable state and federal laws. If you have a disability or additional need that requires accommodation, please do not hesitate to let us.

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