Flight Software Engineer II

True Anomaly; Long Beach, Denver (CA, CO); Sur place; USD 120 000 - 170 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Equity

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K

Parental Leave

Résumé du poste

A leading aerospace technology company in Long Beach, CA is looking for a Flight Software Engineer II. This role will involve contributing to the development cycle of flight computers for space missions, integrating algorithms, and developing device drivers. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering, 2-4 years of experience in firmware, and proficiency in C/C++. The company offers competitive compensation with equity and comprehensive health benefits.

Qualifications

• 2 to 4 years of experience with low-level firmware architecture, design, and development.
• Experience with low-level device driver development and safety-critical systems.
• Ability to maintain or obtain TS/SCI clearance.
• Experience with embedded RTOS such as RTLinux or Azure RTOS
• Familiarity with Ethernet, SPI, I2C, CAN, RS422/RS485; networking UDP/TCP/IP
• Proficiency in C/C++ and one of Rust, Zig, Python; ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance

Responsabilités

• Contribute to the software development cycle for flight computers used in space missions.
• Integrate complex GNC algorithms with flight software.
• Design and implement satellite subsystem model simulators.
• Collaborate with ground C2 software team
• Contribute to command scripting and sequencing of the Spacecraft
• Develop satellite subsystem model simulators in HITL/SITL environments
• Develop device drivers/interfaces and communications protocol libraries for flight hardware
• Participate in code reviews and architecture discussions

Connaissances

Low-level firmware architecture

C/C++

Embedded RTOS

Device driver development

Networking protocols

TS/SCI clearance

Embedded systems debugging

Formation

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Master's degree in CS/EE/CE

Outils

RTLinux

Azure RTOS

Description du poste

A new space race has begun. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build innovative technology that solves the next generation of engineering, manufacturing, and operational challenges for space security and sustainability.

OUR MISSION

The peaceful use of space is essential for continued prosperity on Earth—from communications and finance to navigation and logistics. True Anomaly builds innovative technology at the intersection of spacecraft, software, and AI to enhance the capabilities of the U.S., its allies, and commercial partners. We safeguard global security by ensuring space access and sustainability for all.

OUR VALUES

• 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

YOUR MISSION

As a Flight Software Engineer II 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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Contribute to 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
• Contribute to the Command Telemetry Database (CDTB) definition and maintenance for ground and on‑orbit test and mission
• Collaborate with the ground C2 software team
• Contribute to command scripting and sequencing of the Spacecraft
• Design and implement satellite subsystem model simulators on HITL/SITL environment
• Develop reusable device drivers/interfaces and communications protocol libraries for flight hardware
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to flight software architecture discussions

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, computer engineering, or related field
• 2 to 4 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 at least one of the following: Rust, Zig, or Python
• Ability to maintain or obtain TS/SCI clearance

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Master's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, computer engineering, or related field
• 2 - 4 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 such as robotics, automation, motor control, and sensor fusion

COMPENSATION

• Equity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job‑related knowledge and skills, education, location, and experience.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work Location—This is an onsite role, we are seeking candidates based near Denver, CO or Long Beach, CA.
• Work environment—the work environment; temperature, noise level, inside or outside, or other factors that will affect the person's working conditions while performing the job.
• Physical demands—the physical demands of the job, including bending, sitting, lifting and driving.

This position will be open until it is successfully filled. To submit your application, please follow the directions below.

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