RPO Engineer

True Anomaly•Denver, CO

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

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

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

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