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GNC Engineer

True Anomaly · Denver, CO or Long Beach, CA

Posted about 3 months ago · $115,000 - $300,000

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
77 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

The GNC Engineer will be responsible for the development of Guidance, Navigation, and Control systems for missile systems, including architecture definition, algorithm design, and verification. Daily tasks will involve designing and validating flight software, developing navigation algorithms, and conducting simulations to ensure system stability and performance. The role requires collaboration in a fast-paced environment, focusing on complex technical challenges from concept to flight test.

Our read on this posting4.0out of 5
benefits
4/5
freshness
1/5
career value
5/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
5/5

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What you need

  • Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, physics, or related field
  • 5+ years of relevant GNC engineering experience in the aerospace and defense industry, preferably with tactical missile systems, interceptors, or guided munitions
  • Coursework or project experience in flight dynamics, aerodynamics, control systems, and state estimation
  • Strong understanding of physics, rigid body dynamics, intercept geometry, proportional navigation, and real-time software development principles
  • Experience with C++ and/or Python for algorithm development, numerical methods, real-time control, or simulation
  • Familiarity with missile GNC concepts including guidance laws, autopilot design, sensor fusion, inertial navigation, seeker operation, and aerodynamic/thrust vector control

Nice to have

  • Master's degree or PhD in aerospace engineering, control systems, or equivalent discipline
  • Experience with terminal guidance algorithms, proportional navigation variants, optimal guidance theory, or modern guidance techniques
  • Experience developing autopilot designs for agile missiles including gain scheduling, adaptive control, or nonlinear control methods
  • Experience with INS/GPS integration, sensor calibration, alignment algorithms, and error budget analysis
  • Experience with aerodynamic modeling, CFD correlation to flight data, or aeroservoelastic analysis

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

  • Base salary range is broad ($115,000 - $300,000) and will vary based on individual qualifications and experience, which may lead to uncertainty in compensation expectations.
  • Onsite position requires relocation or commuting to Denver, CO or Long Beach, CA, which may not suit all candidates.
  • The role involves complex technical challenges that may require extensive problem-solving and ownership of projects, which could be demanding.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen or meet specific eligibility requirements due to government regulations.

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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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