Staff Flight Software Engineer, Spacecraft Autonomy

True Anomaly, Inc.; Panama City Beach (FL); On-site; USD 175,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K

Paid holidays

Job summary

True Anomaly is seeking a Staff Flight Software Engineer to work on onboard computers and space mission software. You will participate in design, analysis, manufacturing, test, and flight activities across the spacecraft program, contributing to innovative and rapid development.

The role requires a strong background in embedded software for space systems, with onsite work near Denver, CO or Long Beach, CA. The company highlights innovation, speed, and opportunities to reach full potential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus 6+ years of low-level firmware architecture, design and development.
• Experience with embedded RTOS such as RTLinux or Azure RTOS.
• Proficiency in C/C++ and Python; familiarity with Ethernet, SPI, I2C, CAN, RS422/RS485.
• Ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the software development cycle for flight computers used in space missions.
• Integrate complex GNC algorithms with flight software.
• Assist with the Command Telemetry Database (CDTB) for ground and on-orbit test.
• Collaborate with the ground C2 software team.
• Assist with scripting and sequencing of the spacecraft.
• Develop satellite subsystem simulators in HITL/SITL environments.
• Develop reusable device drivers and communication libraries for flight hardware.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Low-level firmware development

RTOS experience

Networking protocols

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science / electrical/computer engineering / related field

Master’s degree in computer science / electrical/computer engineering / related field

Tools

Git / CI/CD tools

Embedded Linux

Version control systems

Job description

True Anomaly is seeking a Staff Flight Software Engineer to work on onboard computers and space mission software. You will participate in design, analysis, manufacturing, test, and flight activities across the spacecraft program, contributing to innovative and rapid development.

The role requires a strong background in embedded software for space systems, with onsite work near Denver, CO or Long Beach, CA. The company highlights innovation, speed, and opportunities to reach full potential.