Flight Software Engineer II

Flight Software Engineer II

Denver, CO or Long Beach, CA

Space is a warfighting domain. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build the technology that secures it.

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.

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.

As a Flight Software Engineer II at True Anomaly, you will gain experience at every phase of the spacecraft program including design, analysis, manufacturing, test, and flight. The company culture is one of innovation and speed, so if you are looking for a place that allows you to reach your full potential, this is the job to consider.

Contribute to the software development cycle including design, development, integration, and test for flight computers used in space missions (on-board computers, processing units and others)

Integrate complex GNC algorithms with flight software

Contribute to the Command Telemetry Database (CDTB) definition and maintenance for ground and on-orbit test and mission

Collaborate with the ground C2 software team

Contribute to command scripting and sequencing of the Spacecraft

Design and implement satellite subsystem model simulators on HITL/SITL environment

Develop reusable device drivers/interfaces and communications protocol libraries for flight hardware

Participate in code reviews and contribute to flight software architecture discussions

Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, computer engineering, or related field

2 to 4 years of experience with low-level firmware architecture, design, and development

Low-level device driver development and safety critical systems experience

Experience with embedded RTOS such as RTLinux or Azure RTOS

Familiarity with common protocols such as Ethernet, SPI, I2C, CAN, RS422, RS485, etc.

Familiarity with networking protocols: UDP, TCP/IP

Proficiency in C/C++ and at least one of the following: Rust, Zig, or Python

Ability to maintain or obtain TS/SCI clearance

Master's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, computer engineering, or related field

2 - 4 years experience developing and/or producing FSW for space applications

Demonstrated experience and discipline with version control, continuous integration, and continuous delivery concepts

Familiarity with embedded Linux

Comfortable with typical embedded systems tools, compilers, debuggers and IDEs

Broad experience with microcontrollers, application processors, revision control systems

Strong debugging skills through use of instrumentation such as oscilloscopes and protocol analyzers

Application experience in areas such as robotics, automation, motor control, and sensor fusion

Base Salary: $90,000 - $155,000

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.

This is an onsite role, we are seeking candidates based near Denver, CO or Long Beach, CA.

The work environment; temperature, noise level, inside or outside, or other factors that will affect the person's working conditions while performing the job.

The physical demands of the job, including bending, sitting, lifting and driving.