Staff Flight Software Engineer

Trueanomalyinc; California (MO); On-site; USD 165,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO and paid holidays

401K

Parental Leave

Job summary

True Anomaly is looking for a Staff Flight Software Engineer to contribute to their mission of securing space superiority. The role involves software development for flight computers in space missions and requires expertise in low-level firmware and embedded systems.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field, 6+ years of experience, and proficiency in C/C++. Located in California, this is an onsite role offering a competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience with low-level firmware architecture, design, and development.
• Experience with low-level device driver development and safety-critical systems.
• Proficiency in maintaining or obtaining TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the software development cycle for flight computers used in space missions.
• Integrate complex GNC algorithms with flight software.
• Develop reusable device drivers and communications protocol libraries for flight hardware.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Low-level firmware architecture

Embedded RTOS

Common protocols (Ethernet, SPI, etc.)

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or computer engineering

Tools

Embedded systems tools

Protocol analyzers

Oscilloscopes

Job description

Space is a warfighting domain. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build the technology that secures it.

OUR MISSION

True Anomaly delivers decisive capabilities for space superiority. We build autonomous spacecraft, advanced payloads, mission software, and space-based interceptors — enabling the U.S. and its Allies to secure the space environment and counter threats from the ultimate high ground.

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 Staff Flight Software Engineer 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

• Assist in 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.
• Assist with the Command Telemetry Database (CDTB) definition and maintenance for ground and on-orbit test and mission.
• Collaborate with the ground C2 software team.
• Assist with the effort for command scripting and sequencing of the Spacecraft.
• Assist with design and implement satellite subsystem model simulators on HITL/SITL environment.
• Develop reusable device drivers/interfaces and communications protocol libraries for flight hardware.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, computer engineering, or related field and 6+ 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.
• Proficiency in C/C++ and 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.
• 12+ years experience developing and/or producing FSW for space applications.
• Ability to maintain or obtain TS/SCI clearance.
• Demonstrated experience and discipline with version control, continuous integration, and continuous delivery concepts.
• Familiarity with embedded Linux.
• Familiarity with networking protocols: UDP, TCP/IP.
• 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

• Base Salary: $165,000 - $290,000
• Equity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work Location—This is an onsite role; we are seeking candidates based near Denver, CO or Long Beach, CA.
• 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—bending, sitting, lifting and driving.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

True Anomaly is committed to equal employment opportunity on any basis protected by applicable state and federal laws. If you have a disability or additional need that requires accommodation, please do not hesitate to let us.