GNC Engineer II

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. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering mechanical engineering physics or related field
• 2 - 4 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 SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Master’s degree in aerospace engineering or equivalent discipline    
• 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

COMPENSATION

• Colorado Base Salary: $90000 - $155000
• 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 Denver CO or Long Beach CA 
• 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.
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What We Do

Space was once the quietest place in the universe. Now it's crowded contested and confrontational.  We are True Anomaly: the only defense company focused exclusively on space defense. Founded in 2022 by ex-U.S. Space Force members True Anomaly designs and builds advanced systems for space superiority: agile and powerful spacecraft platforms mission software engineered for unmatched command and control and payloads tailored for precision sensing and effects.    True Anomaly is headquartered in Centennial CO with regional offices in Colorado Springs CO Long Beach CA and Washington D.C.  We are hiring and seeking exceptional talent to join True Anomaly from any technical industry or background to bring unique talents perspective and solutions. If you embrace complexity lead instead of follow showcase integrity over ego take ownership for outcomes and measure success by impact we want to hear from you.

Why Work With Us

True Anomaly exists to enable a secure stable and sustainable space environment for the US its allies and partners. We design and build spacecraft and software solutions for space superiority. If you are ready to contribute to the future of space defense we’d love to hear from you.

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