Principal Flight Software Architect – Spacecraft Autonomy

True Anomaly, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); Presencial; USD 180 000 - 285 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Healthcare (100% covered)

Flexible time off

Lunch provided

401(k)

Parental Leave

Fitness reimbursement

Dog Fridays

Equity included

Resumo da oferta

True Anomaly, Inc. is seeking a Principal Flight Software Engineer to act as the technical authority for the full spacecraft software stack, shaping architecture decisions and engineering standards.

You will own flight software from concept through on-orbit operations, driving high-assurance code for space missions. Based onsite near Denver, CO or Long Beach, CA, you will lead design reviews, develop robust embedded software, and collaborate with the GNC and ground teams to ensure reliability

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, computer engineering, or related field.
• 15+ years of experience with embedded systems, low-level firmware architecture, and safety-critical software.
• Demonstrated ownership of FSW architecture on delivered space or safety-critical programs.
• Deep expertise in low-level device driver development and real-time embedded systems.
• Hands-on experience with embedded RTOS platforms such as RTLinux or Azure RTOS.
• Strong command of communication protocols including Ethernet, SPI, I2C, CAN, RS422, and RS485.
• Expert-level proficiency in C/C++; proficiency in Python.
• Ability to maintain or obtain TS/SCI clearance.

Responsabilidades

• Own the architecture and technical direction of flight software for space missions, including on-board computers, processing units, and associated systems
• Lead the design and development of robust, safety-critical embedded software with a focus on long-term maintainability and mission reliability
• Drive integration of complex GNC algorithms with flight software, collaborating closely with the GNC team to ensure correctness and performance
• Define and maintain the Command Telemetry Database (CTDB) architecture to support ground and on-orbit test and operations
• Establish and enforce software engineering standards including coding practices, design patterns, and verification and validation approaches
• Partner with the ground C2 software team to align interfaces, data flows, and operational concepts across the full system
• Architect and lead development of HITL and SITL simulation environments for subsystem and full-vehicle testingDesign and own reusable device driver and communications protocol libraries across flight hardware platforms
• Serve as a key technical voice in design reviews, architecture discussions, and cross-functional planning

Conhecimentos

C/C++

Embedded systems

Python

RTOS

Device drivers

Networking protocols

GNC algorithms

CNC/spacecraft software

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Ferramentas

Git

Linux

IDEs

Descrição da oferta de emprego

True Anomaly, Inc. is seeking a Principal Flight Software Engineer to act as the technical authority for the full spacecraft software stack, shaping architecture decisions and engineering standards.

You will own flight software from concept through on-orbit operations, driving high-assurance code for space missions. Based onsite near Denver, CO or Long Beach, CA, you will lead design reviews, develop robust embedded software, and collaborate with the GNC and ground teams to ensure reliability