Senior Software Engineer, Spacecraft Simulation
True Anomaly3 hours ago
Denver, CO, USASenior
Base Salary
$140k - $215k/yr
Responsibilities
- Design and implement multi-physics spacecraft simulation software covering dynamics, thermal systems, attitude control, propulsion, power, and sensor/actuator models.
- Develop coupled-physics algorithms, solver architectures, time-stepping methods, and integration schemes for real-time and faster-than-real-time simulation.
- Write production-quality C++ focused on performance, maintainability, and testability.
- Design and maintain C++ and Python APIs, documentation, examples, and user guides for internal engineering customers.
- Drive simulation architecture and interface decisions, conduct code reviews, assess technical risks, and contribute to planning and estimation.
- Mentor junior engineers and participate in technical interviews and candidate assessment.
- Define and execute verification and validation plans for physics-based models, including uncertainty quantification and comparison with test or flight data.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science, physics, applied mathematics, or equivalent experience.
- 5–8 years of professional software development experience with significant focus on simulation, scientific computing, or aerospace applications.
- Proficiency in modern C++ including C++17 or newer, STL, templates, and performance optimization.
- Proficiency in Python for API design, scripting, and data analysis.
- Solid knowledge of at least one relevant domain such as ADCS, GNC, thermal control, electric power systems, propulsion, orbital mechanics, or HIL/SIL systems.
- Experience with verification and validation of physics-based models, uncertainty quantification, and validation against test or flight data.
- Ability to independently drive complex technical efforts, make sound systems-level design decisions, and communicate technical concepts clearly.
- U.S. citizenship and eligibility for DoD Secret or TS/SCI clearance.
- Preferred qualifications include aerospace or defense physics-based modeling and simulation, numerical methods, coordinate frames, quaternion mathematics, orbital mechanics, Git, CI/CD, CMake or Bazel, software testing frameworks, parallel computing, Docker, and HIL/SIL testing environments.
Benefits
- Base salary of $140,000–$215,000 plus equity participation.
- Company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage 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.
- 401(k), fitness reimbursement, catered lunch, unlimited snacks for in-office employees, and Dog Fridays.
- Hybrid work environment near Denver or Long Beach, with some work required onsite.
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.