Flight Software Engineer III

Space is a war fighting domain. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build the technology that secures it.

True Anomaly delivers decisive capabilities for space superiority. We build autonomous spacecraft, advanced payloads, mission software, and space-based interceptors — enabling the U.S. and its Allies to secure the space environment and counter threats from the ultimate high ground.

Be the offset. We create asymmetric advantages with creativity and ingenuity.

What would it take? We challenge assumptions to deliver ambitious results.

It’s the people. Our team is our competitive advantage and we are better together.

• Best-in-class healthcare: 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, with HSA/HRA options
• Generous time off:
  Flexible Time Off (FTO) for exempt employees, accrued PTO of up to 25 days for non-exempt employees, plus 12 paid holidays;
  Parental Leave;
  Sick Leave
• Fuel for your day:
  Daily catered lunch and unlimited snacks for in-office employees
• And more: 401(k) retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, and Dog Fridays
• Equity participation:
  Equity is included as part of our total compensation package, giving you an opportunity to share in the company’s success.

* Do not apply to fixed term and temporary roles

As a Flight Software Engineer III at True Anomaly, you will gain experience at every phase of the spacecraft program including design, analysis, manufacturing, test, and flight. The company culture is one of innovation and speed, so if you are looking for a place that allows you to reach your full potential, this is the job to consider.

• Lead portions of the software development cycle including design, development, integration, and test for flight computers used in space missions (on-board computers, processing units and others)
• Integrate complex GNC algorithms with flight software
• Own and maintain the Command Telemetry Database (CDTB) definition for ground and on-orbit test and mission
• Collaborate with and provide technical guidance to the ground C2 software team
• Lead command scripting and sequencing efforts for the Spacecraft
• Design and implement satellite subsystem model simulators on HITL/SITL environment
• Develop and maintain reusable device drivers/interfaces and communications protocol libraries for flight hardware
• Conduct code reviews and mentor junior engineers on flight software best practices
• Contribute to flight software architecture decisions and technical trade studies

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, computer engineering, or related field
• 4 to 7 years of experience with low-level firmware architecture, design, and development
• Low-level device driver development and safety critical systems experience
• Experience with embedded RTOS such as RTLinux or Azure RTOS
• Familiarity with common protocols such as Ethernet, SPI, I2C, CAN, RS422, RS485, etc.
• Familiarity with networking protocols: UDP, TCP/IP
• Proficiency in C/C++ and Python
• Ability to maintain or obtain TS/SCI clearance

• Master's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, computer engineering, or related field
• 4 - 7 years experience developing and/or producing FSW for space applications
• Demonstrated experience and discipline with version control, continuous integration, and continuous delivery concepts
• Familiarity with embedded Linux
• Comfortable with typical embedded systems tools, compilers, debuggers and IDEs
• Broad experience with microcontrollers, application processors, revision control systems
• Strong debugging skills through use of instrumentation such as oscilloscopes and protocol analyzers
• Application experience in areas…