Flight Software Engineer III
True Anomaly3 hours ago
Denver, CO, USAMid Level / Senior
Base Salary
$120k - $180k/yr
Responsibilities
- Lead software design, development, integration, and testing for spacecraft flight computers.
- Integrate GNC algorithms with flight software.
- Own and maintain the Command Telemetry Database for ground, on-orbit testing, and missions.
- Collaborate with and provide technical guidance to the ground C2 software team.
- Lead spacecraft command scripting and sequencing efforts.
- Design and implement satellite subsystem model simulators in HITL and SITL environments.
- Develop and maintain reusable device drivers, hardware interfaces, and communications protocol libraries.
- Conduct code reviews, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to flight software architecture and technical trade studies.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a related field.
- 4–7 years of experience with low-level firmware architecture, design, and development.
- Experience with low-level device drivers and safety-critical systems.
- Experience with embedded RTOS such as RTLinux or Azure RTOS.
- Familiarity with Ethernet, SPI, I2C, CAN, RS422, RS485, UDP, and TCP/IP.
- Proficiency in C/C++ and Python.
- Ability to maintain or obtain TS/SCI clearance.
- Preferred qualifications include a master's degree, 4–7 years developing or producing flight software for space applications, embedded Linux experience, embedded systems tools, compilers, debuggers and IDEs, microcontroller and application processor experience, revision control, debugging instrumentation, and experience with robotics, automation, motor control, sensor fusion, mentoring, or leading technical teams.
Benefits
- 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, with HSA/HRA options.
- Flexible Time Off for exempt employees or up to 25 accrued PTO 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), fitness reimbursement, Dog Fridays, and equity participation.
- Onsite role for candidates based 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.