Flight Software Engineer I Spacecraft Embedded Systems

trueanomalyinc; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

True Anomaly is seeking a Flight Software Engineer to contribute across the spacecraft program, from design and development to integration and test of flight computers used in space missions. This 3‑month onsite engagement has potential to convert to regular employment based on performance and business need.

You will work on embedded firmware, GNC algorithms, and ground/test infrastructure, collaborating with ground C2 software and subsystem teams in a fast-paced environment near Denver, CO.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, computer engineering, or related field.
• 0 to 2 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 Ethernet, SPI, I2C, CAN, RS422, RS485, etc.
• Familiarity with networking protocols UDP, TCP/IP.
• Proficiency in C/C++, Rust, and Zig.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the software development cycle for flight computers (design, development, integration and test).
• Integrate complex GNC algorithms with flight software.
• Define and maintain the Command Telemetry Database (CDTB) for ground and on-orbit test.
• Collaborate with the ground C2 software team.
• Assist with command scripting and sequencing of the Spacecraft.
• Design and implement satellite subsystem model simulators in HITL/SITL.
• Develop reusable device drivers and communication protocol libraries for flight hardware.

Skills

C/C++

Rust

Zig

RTOS experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, computer engineering, or related field

Master's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, computer engineering, or related field

Tools

Embedded Linux

Git / Version control

CI/CD

Job description

True Anomaly is seeking a Flight Software Engineer to contribute across the spacecraft program, from design and development to integration and test of flight computers used in space missions. This 3‑month onsite engagement has potential to convert to regular employment based on performance and business need.

You will work on embedded firmware, GNC algorithms, and ground/test infrastructure, collaborating with ground C2 software and subsystem teams in a fast-paced environment near Denver, CO.