Staff Flight Software Engineer
True Anomaly3 hours ago
Denver, CO, USAStaff+
Base Salary
$175k - $270k/yr
Responsibilities
- Participate in the design, development, integration, and testing of flight software for spacecraft flight computers and onboard processing systems.
- Integrate complex GNC algorithms with flight software.
- Define and maintain the Command Telemetry Database for ground testing, on-orbit testing, and missions.
- Collaborate with the ground command-and-control software team.
- Support command scripting and spacecraft sequencing.
- Design and implement satellite subsystem model simulators in HITL/SITL environments.
- Develop reusable device drivers, hardware interfaces, and communications protocol libraries for flight hardware.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a related field.
- 6+ years of experience with low-level firmware architecture, design, and development.
- Experience with low-level device-driver development and safety-critical systems.
- Experience with an embedded RTOS such as RTLinux or Azure RTOS.
- Familiarity with Ethernet, SPI, I2C, CAN, RS422, and RS485 protocols.
- Proficiency in C, C++, and Python.
- Ability to maintain or obtain TS/SCI clearance.
- Preferred: master’s degree in a relevant field and 12+ years of experience developing or producing flight software for space applications.
- Preferred: experience with embedded Linux, UDP, TCP/IP, embedded systems tools, compilers, debuggers, IDEs, microcontrollers, application processors, revision-control systems, oscilloscopes, and protocol analyzers.
- Preferred: experience in robotics, automation, motor control, or sensor fusion, along with familiarity with continuous integration and continuous delivery concepts.
Benefits
- 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, with HSA/HRA options.
- Flexible Time Off for exempt employees or accrued PTO of up to 25 days for non-exempt employees, plus 12 paid holidays, parental leave, and sick leave.
- Daily catered lunch and unlimited snacks for in-office employees.
- 401(k) plan, fitness reimbursement, Dog Fridays, and equity participation.
- Onsite work near Denver, Colorado, or Long Beach, California.
About True Anomaly
True Anomaly builds spacecraft and software for space defense, including autonomous satellites, precision-sensing payloads, mission command-and-control software, and space-based interceptors for national security and commercial operators. Founded in 2022 by former U.S. Space Force members, it is privately held and headquartered in Englewood, Colorado. The company sells hardware, AI-enabled flight software, and mission operations services to U.S. and allied defense programs and space infrastructure providers.