Flight Software Engineer I (New Grad)
True Anomaly2 months ago
Denver, CO, USAEntry Level
Base Salary
$75k - $80k/yr
Responsibilities
- Assist with design, development, integration, and testing of flight software 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.
- 0–2 years of experience with low-level firmware architecture, design, and development.
- Experience with low-level device driver development and safety-critical systems.
- Experience with embedded RTOS platforms such as RTLinux or Azure RTOS.
- Familiarity with Ethernet, SPI, I2C, CAN, RS422, RS485, UDP, and TCP/IP.
- Proficiency in C, C++, Rust, and Zig.
- Preferred qualifications include a relevant master’s degree and 0–2 years of flight software development or production experience for space applications.
- Ability to maintain or obtain TS/SCI clearance.
- Preferred experience includes embedded Linux, microcontrollers, application processors, revision control systems, debugging instrumentation, and applications in robotics, automation, motor control, or sensor fusion.
Benefits
- Three-month temporary employment engagement with potential conversion to regular employment based on performance and business need.
- Onsite work near Denver, Colorado, or Long Beach, California.
- Employment is subject to U.S. space technology export-control eligibility requirements, including ITAR restrictions.
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.