True Anomaly
GNC Engineer
$115K–$300K
Denver, CO +3 · Full-time · Posted Aug 6, 2026
- Location
- Denver, CO
Long Beach, CA
Denver, CO
Long Beach, CA - Experience
- 5+ years of relevant GNC engineering experience; tactical missile systems, interceptors, or guided munitions preferred.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, physics, or related field.
- Visa sponsorship
- Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
About the job
Own the development, testing, integration, and deployment of missile guidance, navigation, and control systems, including flight software, algorithms, and simulation environments.
What you'll do
- Develop and validate GNC algorithms and flight software, including navigation, state estimation, guidance, and autopilot designs.
- Build high-fidelity simulations and verify system performance through analysis, SIL/HIL testing, and flight-test support.
- Develop terminal guidance capabilities for intercepting maneuvering targets and support hardware integration and operational deployment.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, physics, or a related field.
- 5+ years of relevant GNC engineering experience in aerospace and defense; tactical missile, interceptor, or guided-munition experience is preferred.
- Experience with C++ and/or Python for algorithm development, numerical methods, real-time control, or simulation.
- Ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI US government security clearance.
Nice to have
- Master's degree or PhD in aerospace engineering, control systems, or an equivalent discipline.
- Experience with terminal guidance, agile missile autopilots, INS/GPS integration, HIL testing, or flight testing.
Pay
$115,000 - $300,000 USD base salary
Tools
C++, Python, EKF, UKF, 6-DOF, SIL, HIL, MISSILE DATCOM
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