Gnc Engineer

Summary

Join True Anomaly, a company building innovative space technology, and contribute to the future of space security and sustainability. This role focuses on the design, development, and validation of spacecraft guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) systems. You will develop and refine algorithms, lead system integration, perform simulations, and optimize GNC strategies for various mission profiles. The position requires extensive experience in spacecraft GNC, proficiency in relevant software, and the ability to obtain TS//SCI clearance. The role will initially be remote, transitioning to an onsite position in Los Angeles in early 2025. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered.

Requirements

• 12+ years of experience in spacecraft GNC system design, analysis, and operations
• Proficiency in orbit determination techniques for LEO, GEO, and Cislunar environments, including Kalman filtering and batch least squares methods
• Strong understanding of spacecraft attitude dynamics and control systems, including quaternion-based kinematics
• Experience with GNC simulation and modeling tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, STK, GMAT, or equivalent
• Experience coding in Python and C++
• Hands-on experience with flight hardware, including star trackers, reaction wheels, IMUs, and thrusters
• Proven ability to deliver GNC solutions for challenging mission profiles in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to maintain or obtain TS//SCI clearance

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and validate GNC algorithms and systems for spacecraft operating in LEO, GEO, and Cislunar environments
• Develop and refine orbit determination and trajectory planning algorithms for a range of mission profiles, including interplanetary and cislunar operations
• Lead the design, development, and integration of spacecraft attitude control systems, including sensor and actuator selection, modeling, and testing
• Perform detailed simulations and analyses of spacecraft guidance, navigation, and control performance using tools such as MATLAB, or equivalent software
• Optimize GNC strategies for mission-specific constraints, such as fuel efficiency, precision targeting, and operational robustness
• Define and oversee GNC system validation campaigns, including hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing, simulation validation, and on-orbit performance evaluation
• Collaborate with subsystem teams, including propulsion, avionics, and mission operations, to ensure seamless integration of GNC systems
• Support mission operations with orbit maintenance, trajectory adjustments, and anomaly resolution

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in orbit determination and trajectory design for cislunar or interplanetary missions
• Familiarity with mission-specific challenges, such as lunar gravity assists, libration point orbits, and deep-space navigation
• Experience with optimization techniques for trajectory planning, such as genetic algorithms or direct collocation methods
• Hands-on experience with autonomous navigation techniques, such as optical navigation or onboard astrodynamics
• Familiarity with advanced sensor fusion techniques and their application in challenging environments, such as cislunar space
• Experience working in a startup or similarly fast-paced and multidisciplinary environment

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision
• HRA/HSA options
• PTO and paid holidays
• 401K
• Parental Leave
• Equity