True Anomaly · 2 days ago
GNC Engineer, RPO
Long Beach, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$100K/yr - $190K/yr
2+ years expTrue Anomaly is a company focused on building innovative technology for space security and sustainability. They are seeking a GNC Engineer to perform mission design activities and develop robust algorithms for rendezvous and proximity operations (RPO). The role involves working with the Space Operations team and conducting statistical analysis to support performance characterization.
AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)ManufacturingMilitaryNational Security
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
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
Qualification
Required
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
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
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
Recent News
Los Angeles Business Journal
2026-01-06
MenloVentures
2026-01-05
Company data provided by crunchbase