Engineering Manager, Guidance, Navigation, and Control; GNC

A new space race has begun. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build innovative technology that solves the next generation of engineering, manufacturing, and operational challenges for space security and sustainability.

The peaceful use of space is essential for continued prosperity on Earth—from communications and finance to navigation and logistics. True Anomaly builds innovative technology at the intersection of spacecraft, software, and AI to enhance the capabilities of the U.S., its allies, and commercial partners. We safeguard global security by ensuring space access and sustainability for all.

• Be the offset. We create asymmetric advantages with creativity and ingenuity
• What would it take? We challenge assumptions to deliver ambitious results
• It’s the people. Our team is our competitive advantage and we are better together

This is a rare opportunity to serve as both a technical leader and a hands-on practitioner. As Engineering Manager of GNC, you will build and grow a world‑class GNC team while remaining deeply embedded in the technical work yourself. You will architect systems, make design decisions, and write code alongside the engineers you lead. If you thrive at the intersection of leadership and engineering craft, this role was built for you.

• Build, lead, and mentor a growing GNC team, establishing technical standards, hiring strategy, and a culture of engineering excellence
• Define team structure and resourcing to support an expanding portfolio of missions across LEO, MEO, and GEO orbits
• Collaborate across software, algorithms, and systems engineering teams in Denver and Los Angeles to deliver integrated solutions

• Serve as a practicing GNC engineer, contributing directly to algorithm development, analysis, and design – not just reviewing the work of others
• Own the full GNC development lifecycle, from concept and algorithm design through integration, test, and on‑orbit operations
• Lead and personally contribute to trade studies for GNC components including IMUs, star trackers, sun sensors, and propulsion systems
• Develop and implement GNC system fault detection, isolation, and recovery (FDIR) strategies
• Integrate GNC and RPO (rendezvous and proximity operations) capabilities into flight software, working hands‑on with software and algorithm teams

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering or equivalent discipline
• 10+ years of experience developing, producing, and managing GNC systems for aerospace applications
• Extensive understanding of aerospace GNC architectures, sensors, and actuators
• Experience with control structure interaction, filtering, state estimation, fault management, and software development
• Strong foundation in physics and attitude dynamics
• Demonstrated ability to lead a GNC team through development, integration, and test of a GNC subsystem
• Proven track record of contributing individually as an engineer, not solely in a supervisory capacity
• Proficiency in MATLAB and Python
• U.S. Citizen and eligible for DoW TS/SCI clearance

• Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering or equivalent discipline
• 15+ years of experience developing and/or producing GNC systems for space applications
• Cradle-to-grave development of three‑axis stabilized spacecraft incorporating momentum exchange, magnetic, and propulsive control
• Low‑thrust trajectory optimization for orbital maneuvering
• Line-of-sight performance analysis including jitter, smear, and pointing accuracy
• Experience with RPO and safety-of-flight operations
• Proficiency in C++ and object‑oriented programming
• Ability to identify and solve complex problems with minimal supervision

• Colorado Base Salary: $180,000 - $250,000
• California Base Salary: $185,000 - $260,000
• 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.