Flight Software Engineer III — Space Systems & Autonomy

True Anomaly, Inc.; Laguna Beach (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity and benefits

Health, dental, vision

PTO and holidays

401K

Parental Leave

Job summary

True Anomaly is seeking a Flight Software Engineer III to participate in every phase of the spacecraft program, from design to flight. This role offers on-site work near Denver, CO or Long Beach, CA, with a culture of innovation and speed that lets you reach your full potential.

You will lead development activities for flight computers, integrate GNC algorithms, and contribute to reusable software and device drivers across ground and on-orbit tests.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead portions of the software development cycle including design, development, integration, and test for flight computers used in space missions.
• Integrate complex GNC algorithms with flight software.
• Own and maintain the Command Telemetry Database (CDTB) 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 in HITL/SITL environments.
• 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.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Embedded RTOS

Ethernet/CAN/I2C/SPI

Networking TCP/IP

TS/SCI clearance

Git

CI/CD

Embedded Linux

Oscilloscopes

Protocol Analyzers

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/EE/CE

Master's degree in CS/EE/CE

Tools

Git

CI/CD

Embedded Linux

Oscilloscopes

Protocol Analyzers

Job description

True Anomaly is seeking a Flight Software Engineer III to participate in every phase of the spacecraft program, from design to flight. This role offers on-site work near Denver, CO or Long Beach, CA, with a culture of innovation and speed that lets you reach your full potential.

You will lead development activities for flight computers, integrate GNC algorithms, and contribute to reusable software and device drivers across ground and on-orbit tests.