Flight Software Engineer II
True Anomaly5 months ago
Denver, CO, USAMid Level
Base Salary
$90k - $155k/yr
Responsibilities
- Contribute to the design, development, integration, and testing of flight software for spacecraft flight computers and processing units.
- 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.
- Develop 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.
- Participate in code reviews and flight software architecture discussions.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a related field.
- 2–4 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 protocols.
- Proficiency in C/C++ and at least one of Rust, Zig, or Python.
- Ability to maintain or obtain TS/SCI clearance.
- Master's degree in a relevant field is preferred.
- 2–4 years of experience developing or producing flight software for space applications is preferred.
- Preferred experience includes embedded Linux, embedded systems tools, compilers, debuggers, IDEs, microcontrollers, application processors, revision control systems, oscilloscopes, protocol analyzers, robotics, automation, motor control, and sensor fusion.
- Must satisfy U.S. space technology export-control requirements, including applicable ITAR eligibility.
Benefits
- Health, dental, vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO, paid holidays, 401(k), parental leave, and equity.
- Onsite role 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.