GNC Engineer III
True Anomaly · Denver, CO or Long Beach, CA
Posted about 3 months ago · $145,000 - $210,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 81 days True Anomaly's roles stay open a median of 81 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 95% of True Anomaly's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at True Anomaly
- high 179 stale, 4 reposted of 183 open
- Hiring momentum
- 220 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-23
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from True Anomaly's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for True Anomaly.
About this role
As a GNC Engineer III at True Anomaly, you will be responsible for the development and integration of Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) systems for autonomous spacecraft. Your day-to-day tasks will include designing and validating flight software, conducting trade studies for GNC hardware, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of GNC functionalities. You will also support on-orbit operations and perform high-fidelity simulations to verify system performance.
- benefits
- 4/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of True Anomaly as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, physics, or related field
- 5 - 7 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
Nice to have
- 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
What you get
- 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, with HSA/HRA options
- Flexible Time Off (FTO) for exempt employees, accrued PTO of up to 25 days for non-exempt employees, plus 12 paid holidays; Parental Leave; Sick Leave
- Daily catered lunch and unlimited snacks for in-office employees
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Fitness reimbursement
- Dog Fridays
Worth weighing
- Onsite position located near Denver, CO or Long Beach, CA
- No remote work option mentioned
- Compensation range provided, but actual salary may vary based on multiple factors
- Position open until filled, indicating potential urgency in hiring
Summarised from True Anomaly's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by True Anomaly on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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