Senior Flight Software Architect – Spacecraft Autonomy

Trueanomalyinc; California (MO); On-site; USD 180,000 - 305,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

401K

Parental Leave

Job summary

True Anomaly is seeking a Principal Flight Software Engineer in California to lead the development of flight software for space missions. You will be responsible for shaping architecture decisions and ensuring software quality and performance.

Candidates should have extensive experience in embedded systems and software design, with a focus on safety-critical applications. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience with embedded systems, low-level firmware architecture, and safety-critical software.
• Deep expertise in low-level device driver development and real-time embedded systems.
• Ability to maintain or obtain TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Own the architecture and technical direction of flight software for space missions.
• Lead the design and development of robust, safety-critical embedded software.
• Drive integration of complex GNC algorithms with flight software.

Skills

Embedded systems

Low-level firmware architecture

C/C++ proficiency

Python proficiency

Communication protocols

RTOS platforms

Team collaboration

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

RTLinux

Azure RTOS

Protocol analyzers

Job description

True Anomaly is seeking a Principal Flight Software Engineer in California to lead the development of flight software for space missions. You will be responsible for shaping architecture decisions and ensuring software quality and performance.

Candidates should have extensive experience in embedded systems and software design, with a focus on safety-critical applications. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits package.