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RPO Engineer

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In-Office
2 Locations
100K-200K Annually
Mid level
In-Office
2 Locations
100K-200K Annually
Mid level
Design and develop RPO estimation and optimization algorithms, conduct trade studies, and support integration with the Space Operations team.
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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.

OUR MISSION

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.

OUR VALUES

  • 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

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Perform mission design activities and trade studies of various RPO navigation and control architectures and algorithms
  • Design and develop robust RPO estimation, optimization, fault detection, and scheduling algorithms in C++
  • Test and verify algorithms via software and hardware in the loop simulation
  • Perform statistical analysis (Monte Carlo, linear covariance analysis) to support proximity operations performance characterization
  • Work with the Space Operations team to integrate RPO plans and support post-flight analysis 

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering or similar discipline
  • Experienced with C/C++ and Python
  • 2+ years of experience with RPO mission design  
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and solve complex problems with first principles approaches
  • Passion for spaceflight and advancing capabilities related to space domain awareness and space security
  • U.S. Citizen and eligible for DoD Secret or TS/SCI clearance

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

  • Master’s or PhD in aerospace engineering or similar discipline
  • 2+ years of professional experience writing high-reliability, production C/C++ code
  • Deep technical expertise in one or more of the following: spacecraft relative navigation, astrodynamics, estimation theory, trajectory optimization, planning and scheduling algorithms 

COMPENSATION

  • Colorado Base Salary: $100,000 - $190,000
  • California Base Salary: $115,000 - $200,000
  • 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. 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Work Location—Ideally, we are seeking candidates based near Denver, CO or Long Beach, CA.
  • Work environment—the work environment; temperature, noise level, inside or outside, or other factors that will affect the person's working conditions while performing the job.
  • Physical demands—the physical demands of the job, including bending, sitting, lifting and driving.

This position will be open until it is successfully filled. To submit your application, please follow the directions below.
#LI-Hybrid

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you 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 the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

True Anomaly is committed to equal employment opportunity on any basis protected by applicable state and federal laws. If you have a disability or additional need that requires accommodation, please do not hesitate to let us.


Top Skills

C++
Python

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