Engineering Manager, Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC)
True AnomalyAbout the role
<div class="content-intro"><p class="ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message">Space is a warfighting domain. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build the technology that secures it.</p> <p class="ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message"><u>OUR MISSION</u></p> <p class="ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message">True Anomaly delivers decisive capabilities for space superiority. We build autonomous spacecraft, advanced payloads, mission software, and space-based interceptors — enabling the U.S. and its Allies to secure the space environment and counter threats from the ultimate high ground.</p> <p class="ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message"><u>OUR VALUES</u></p> <ul> <li class="ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message"><strong>Be the offset.</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>We create asymmetric advantages with creativity and ingenuity.</li> <li class="ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message"><strong>What would it take?</strong> We challenge assumptions to deliver ambitious results.</li> <li class="ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message"><strong>It’s the people.</strong> Our team is our competitive advantage and we are better together.</li> </ul></div><p><u>YOUR MISSION</u></p> <p>This is a rare opportunity to serve as both a technical leader and a hands-on practitioner. As Engineering Manager of GNC, you will build and grow a world-class GNC team while remaining deeply embedded in the technical work yourself. You will architect systems, make design decisions, and write code alongside the engineers you lead. If you thrive at the intersection of leadership and engineering craft, this role was built for you.</p> <p><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]"><strong>Team Leadership & Growth</strong></p> <ul class="[li_&]:mb-0 [li_&]:mt-1 [li_&]:gap-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3"> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Build, lead, and mentor a growing GNC team, establishing technical standards, hiring strategy, and a culture of engineering excellence</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Define team structure and resourcing to support an expanding portfolio of missions across LEO, MEO, and GEO orbits</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Collaborate across software, algorithms, and systems engineering teams in Denver and Los Angeles to deliver integrated
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