Full-Stack Space Mission Software Engineer

Worky; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

True Anomaly is seeking a Full Stack Software Engineer to contribute across React/TypeScript frontend and Elixir backend, building end-to-end features for spacecraft mission control and distributed ground systems. This onsite role is located near Long Beach, CA, offering ownership of greenfield challenges and a chance to impact future space operations.

Ideal candidates have 0-2 years of experience, familiarity with HTML/CSS, React, Elixir, testing frameworks, and distributed systems.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of software development experience.
• Understanding of HTML/CSS and modern TypeScript/JavaScript.
• Familiarity with modern React (Hooks, Context API, functional component patterns).
• Functional programming experience in Elixir and/or Erlang.
• Exposure to testing frameworks across the stack (e.g., Jest, Vitest, React Testing Library, ExUnit).
• Basic understanding of gRPC, RESTful, WebSocket, or GraphQL-based services.
• Familiarity with relational databases such as PostgreSQL.
• Comfort with Git and Agile tools and processes.
• Comfort both contributing to existing systems and building from scratch.
• U.S. Citizen and eligible for DoD Secret or TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Assist in building features that span the full stack, from web-based frontend interfaces (2D and 3D) to distributed backend services powering satellite command and control, mission planning, and data processing
• Write testable and maintainable code across both React/TypeScript and Elixir codebases following industry best practices
• Work on smaller, well-defined tasks under the guidance of senior engineers, gaining depth across the stack
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including space operators, designers, frontend specialists, backend specialists, and astrodynamics algorithm engineers
• Participate in design and code reviews to continually improve code quality across both frontend and backend systems

Skills

HTML/CSS

TypeScript/JavaScript

React

Elixir/Erlang

Testing frameworks

REST/GraphQL/WebSocket

PostgreSQL

Git & Agile

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science

Tools

Three.js

React Three Fiber

Jest

Vitest

ExUnit

gRPC

Job description

True Anomaly is seeking a Full Stack Software Engineer to contribute across React/TypeScript frontend and Elixir backend, building end-to-end features for spacecraft mission control and distributed ground systems. This onsite role is located near Long Beach, CA, offering ownership of greenfield challenges and a chance to impact future space operations.

Ideal candidates have 0-2 years of experience, familiarity with HTML/CSS, React, Elixir, testing frameworks, and distributed systems.