Senior Flight Software Engineer
True Anomaly3 hours ago
Denver, CO, USASenior
Base Salary
$155k - $225k/yr
Responsibilities
- Support the software development lifecycle, including design, development, integration, and testing, for spacecraft flight computers.
- Integrate complex GNC algorithms with flight software.
- Define and maintain the Command Telemetry Database for ground, on-orbit testing, and missions.
- Collaborate with the ground C2 software team.
- Support spacecraft command scripting and 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.
- At least 6 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, and similar protocols.
- Proficiency in C/C++ and Python.
- Ability to maintain or obtain TS/SCI clearance.
- Preferred qualifications include a master’s degree, 7+ years developing or producing flight software for space applications, embedded Linux, UDP and TCP/IP, embedded systems tools, microcontrollers, application processors, debugging instrumentation, and experience with robotics, automation, motor control, or sensor fusion.
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, and Dog Fridays.
- 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.