True Anomaly · 4 hours ago
GNC Intern
Long Beach, CA
Internship
Hybrid
Intern
$28/hr - $28/hrTrue Anomaly is a company focused on building innovative technology for space security and sustainability. They are seeking a GNC Intern to support the development and testing of Guidance, Navigation, and Control systems, contributing to spacecraft software and operating in various orbit regimes.
AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)ManufacturingMilitaryNational Security
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Support the development and testing of Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) systems, including algorithm design, simulation, and verification
Assist in the design and validation of GNC flight software and embedded algorithms for spacecraft operating in various orbit regimes
Contribute to spacecraft Attitude and Orbit Determination & Estimation (AOD/AOE) work, including exposure to sensor fusion and filtering frameworks (e.g., EKF, UKF)
Implement and test GNC algorithms in simulation environments
Assist in the development and maintenance of high-fidelity 6-DOF simulation environments for SIL, HIL, and mission analysis
Work cross-functionally with avionics, propulsion, software, mission operations, and systems teams
Support on-orbit commissioning, calibration, and anomaly resolution activities as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a related field, completed or graduating within the next 4 months
Coursework or project experience in spacecraft attitude dynamics, orbital mechanics, and control systems
Strong understanding of physics, dynamics, and software development fundamentals
Experience with C++ and/or Python through coursework, research, or personal projects
Exposure to filtering or estimation methods (e.g., Kalman filters) through coursework or projects
Familiarity with spacecraft GNC concepts such as sensors, actuators, state estimation, and control laws
Ability to build, test, and debug software and simulation tools
Strong analytical skills and ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary engineering environment
U.S. Citizen and eligible for DoD Secret or TS/SCI clearance
Preferred
Completed Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering or equivalent discipline
Internship or research experience in GNC, control systems, or simulation development
Hands-on experience with hardware testing
Company
True Anomaly
True Anomaly is builds space security and resilience at the intersection of spacecraft, software, and autonomy.
Founded in 2022
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$418.02MKey Investors
AccelStifel BankRiot Ventures
2025-04-30Series C· $260M
2025-04-30Debt Financing
2023-12-12Series B· $100M
Leadership Team
Mark Seidel
Chief Financial Officer
Frank Di Pentino
Chief Strategy Officer
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