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GNC Engineer, RPO Verified today

True Anomaly · Denver, CO · Long Beach, CA · Space Systems · first seen 2026-07-16
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About the Role

You will 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: $115,000 to $300,000
  • Equity plus benefits including health, dental, vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401(k), and parental leave

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related knowledge and skills, education, location, and experience.

Work Location

Onsite position. Successful candidates will be located near Long Beach, CA or Denver, CO.

Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including 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.