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True Anomaly · 22 hours ago

Engineering Manager, Guidance Navigation and Control

Denver, CO or Long Beach, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$140K/yr - $190K/yr

8+ years exp

True Anomaly is a company focused on building innovative technology for space security and sustainability. The Engineering Manager will lead the development and integration of GNC algorithms and oversee a multidisciplinary team, ensuring the successful execution of spacecraft missions.

AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)ManufacturingMilitaryNational Security

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead the development, integration, and verification of all GNC algorithms, software, and hardware for spacecraft missions

Manage a multidisciplinary team of GNC engineers, providing technical direction, mentorship, and performance oversight

Oversee design and analysis of attitude determination, attitude control, orbit determination, and trajectory guidance solutions

Review and approve modeling, simulation, and Monte Carlo analyses to validate spacecraft stability, pointing accuracy, and fault tolerance

Coordinate integration of sensors (star trackers, IMUs, sun sensors) and actuators (reaction wheels, thrusters, torque rods) with avionics and flight software

Lead GNC verification and validation activities, including hardware-in-the-loop testing, test procedure definition, and anomaly resolution

Ensure interface alignment between GNC and propulsion, payload, communication, and power subsystems

Support mission operations planning for spacecraft commissioning, safe modes, attitude maneuvers, and contingencies

Prepare technical documentation, risk assessments, and program milestone reviews while communicating status to leadership and external partners

Qualification

GNC design experienceModelingSimulation toolsLeadership experienceRendezvous & Proximity OperationsGNC toolsMethodsAerospace Engineering degreeSecurity clearanceTechnical documentation

Required

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, or a related field (Masters preferred)

8–12+ years of experience in spacecraft GNC design, analysis, and verification, including hands-on work with flight or high-fidelity simulation systems

Demonstrated leadership experience, including managing engineering teams, setting technical direction, and delivering complex aerospace systems

Experience with Rendezvous & Proximity Operations (RPO) missions

Proficiency with GNC tools and methods, such as attitude determination algorithms, rigid/flexible-body dynamics, control theory, and orbit mechanics

Experience with modeling and simulation tools, e.g., MATLAB/Simulink, STK, GMAT, or custom dynamics frameworks

Familiarity with spacecraft sensors and actuators, including their performance characteristics, calibration, and integration constraints

Ability to obtain a security clearance (active clearance preferred)