True Anomaly · 1 day ago
GNC Engineer
Denver, CO
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry, Mid Level
$75K/yr - $125K/yr
0+ years expTrue Anomaly is a company focused on building innovative technology for space security and sustainability. The GNC Engineer will be responsible for developing and integrating Guidance, Navigation, and Control systems for spacecraft, ensuring their performance and reliability during operations.
AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)ManufacturingMilitaryNational Security
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Own all aspects of Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) system development, including architecture definition, algorithm design, verification, hardware integration, and on-orbit operations
Design, test, and validate GNC flight software and embedded algorithms for spacecraft operating in LEO, GEO, and other orbit regimes
Develop and maintain spacecraft Attitude and Orbit Determination & Estimation (AOD/AOE) algorithms, including sensor fusion and filtering frameworks (e.g., EKF, UKF, batch least-squares)
Conduct trade studies and provide design recommendations for GNC hardware such as reaction wheels, torque rods, thrusters, star trackers, sun sensors, IMUs, and RF/optical navigation sensors
Develop GNC algorithms and implement them in flight software; verify performance and robustness through high-fidelity simulation, Monte Carlo analysis, and hardware-in-the-loop testing
Design, implement, and improve high-fidelity 6-DOF simulation environments for SIL, HIL, and advanced mission analysis
Utilize and enhance frequency-domain and time-domain control analysis tools to ensure stability margins, disturbance rejection, and performance in off-nominal conditions
Define system- and subsystem-level GNC requirements, interfaces, and verification plans in collaboration with systems engineering
Work cross-functionally with avionics, propulsion, software, mission operations, and systems teams to ensure seamless integration of GNC functionality
Support on-orbit commissioning, system calibration, maneuver planning, and anomaly resolution throughout mission operations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, physics, or related field
0 - 6 years of relevant GNC Engineering experience in the aerospace and defense industry
Coursework or project experience in spacecraft attitude dynamics, orbital mechanics, and control systems
Strong understanding of physics, attitude dynamics, orbital mechanics, and software development principles
Internship or project experience in GNC, control systems, or simulation development
Experience with C++ and/or Python for algorithm development, numerical methods, or simulation
Familiarity with spacecraft GNC concepts, such as sensors, actuators, state estimation, and control laws
Exposure to filtering or estimation methods (e.g., Kalman filters) through internships, coursework, or projects
Ability to build, test, and debug software and simulation tools
Strong analytical skills and ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary engineering environment
Demonstrated ability to take ownership of tasks and learn new concepts quickly
Preferred
Master's degree in aerospace engineering or equivalent discipline
4+ years experience developing and/or producing GNC systems for space applications
Experience with closed-loop control, orbital maneuvering, filtering, state estimation, fault management, and software development
Experience developing simulation environments for spaceflight physics
Experience with flight operations and solving problems real-time on console
Experience performing line of sight performance analysis such as jitter, smear, and pointing accuracy
Experience doing hands-on GNC hardware testing
Ability to maintain or obtain TS//SCI US government security clearance
Benefits
Health
Dental
Vision
HRA/HSA options
PTO and paid holidays
401K
Parental Leave
Company
True Anomaly
True Anomaly is builds space security and resilience at the intersection of spacecraft, software, and autonomy.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$418.02MKey Investors
AccelStifel BankRiot Ventures
2025-04-30Series C· $260M
2025-04-30Debt Financing
2023-12-12Series B· $100M
Leadership Team
Mark Seidel
Chief Financial Officer
Frank Di Pentino
Chief Strategy Officer
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