Flight Software Engineer I

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Flight Software Engineer I in USA

True Anomaly
Full time
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USA
08/26/2026
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Denver, CO

Responsibilities

Assist with design, development, integration, and testing of flight software for spacecraft flight computers.
Integrate complex GNC algorithms with flight software.
Define and maintain the Command Telemetry Database for ground, on-orbit testing, and missions.
Collaborate with the ground C2 software team.
Support spacecraft command scripting and sequencing.
Design and implement satellite subsystem model simulators in HITL/SITL environments.
Develop reusable device drivers, hardware interfaces, and communications protocol libraries for flight hardware.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a related field.
0–2 years of experience with low-level firmware architecture, design, and development.
Experience with low-level device driver development and safety-critical systems.
Experience with embedded RTOS platforms such as RTLinux or Azure RTOS.
Familiarity with Ethernet, SPI, I2C, CAN, RS422, RS485, UDP, and TCP/IP.
Proficiency in C, C++, Rust, and Zig.
Preferred qualifications include a relevant master’s degree and 0–2 years of flight software development or production experience for space applications.
Ability to maintain or obtain TS/SCI clearance.
Preferred experience includes embedded Linux, microcontrollers, application processors, revision control systems, debugging instrumentation, and applications in robotics, automation, motor control, or sensor fusion.

Benefits

Three-month temporary employment engagement with potential conversion to regular employment based on performance and business need.
Onsite work near Denver, Colorado, or Long Beach, California.
Employment is subject to U.S. space technology export-control eligibility requirements, including ITAR restrictions.

Salary: $75k - $80k/yr

True Anomaly

True Anomaly is the only defense technology company focused exclusively on space defense. Founded in 2022 by ex-U.S. Space Force members, True Anomaly designs and builds advanced systems for space superiority: agile and powerful spacecraft platforms, mission software engineered for unmatched comm...

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