Hiring: GNC Engineer, RPO Company: True Anomaly Location: Long Beach, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-15 10:29:05 Employment Type: On-site Target Skills & Keywords : C, C++, Linear, Python About the job Experience: •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 Required Skills: •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 •Interface directly with the Space Operations team to integrate RPO plans and support post-flight analysis Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering or similar discipline •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 •Work Location— This is an onsite position, successful candidates will be located near Long Beach, CA or Denver, CO. •Master’s or PhD in aerospace engineering or similar discipline Compensation: •$115,000 - $300,000 / year •Equity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!