Principal Flight Software Engineer

<div class="content-intro"><p class="ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message">Space is a warfighting domain. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build the technology that secures it.</p> <p class="ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message"><u>OUR MISSION</u></p> <p class="ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message">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.</p> <p class="ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message"><u>OUR VALUES</u></p> <ul> <li class="ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message"><strong>Be the offset.</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>We create asymmetric advantages with creativity and ingenuity.</li> <li class="ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message"><strong>What would it take?</strong>&nbsp;We challenge assumptions to deliver ambitious results.</li> <li class="ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message"><strong>It’s the people.</strong>&nbsp;Our team is our competitive advantage and we are better together.</li> </ul></div><p><strong>YOUR MISSION</strong><br>As a Principal Flight Software Engineer at True Anomaly, you will serve as a technical authority across the full spacecraft software stack, shaping architecture decisions, setting engineering standards, and driving the development of flight software from concept through on-orbit operations. You will own hard problems, influence program-level direction, and raise the technical bar for the team around you. If you are looking for a role where your decisions have real consequences in space, this is it.</p> <p><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></p> <ul> <li>Own the architecture and technical direction of flight software for space missions, including on-board computers, processing units, and associated systems</li> <li>Lead the design and development of robust, safety-critical embedded software with a focus on long-term maintainability and mission reliability</li> <li>Drive integration of complex GNC algorithms with flight software, collaborating closely with the GNC team to ensure correctness and performance</li> <li>Define and maintain the Command Telemetry Database (CTDB) architecture to support ground and on-orbit test and operations</li> <li>Establish and enforce software engineering standards including coding practices, design patterns, and verification and validation approaches</li> <li>Partner with the ground C2 software team to align interfaces, data flows, and operational concepts across the full system</li> <li>Architect and lead development of HITL and SITL simulation environments for subsystem and full-vehicle testing</li> <li>Design and own reusable device driver and communications protocol libraries across flight hardware platforms</li> <li>Serve as a key technical voice in design reviews, architecture discussions, and cross-functional planning</li> </ul> <div class="h-8"> <p>&nbsp;<strong>BASIC QUALIFICATIONS</strong></p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, computer engineering, or related field</li> <li>15+ years of experience with embedded systems, low-level firmware architecture, and safety-critical software</li> <li>Demonstrated ownership of FSW architecture on delivered space or safety-critical programs</li> <li>Deep expertise in low-level device driver development and real-time embedded systems</li> <li>Hands-on experience with embedded RTOS platforms such as RTLinux or Azure RTOS</li> <li>Strong command of communication protocols including Ethernet, SPI, I2C, CAN, RS422, and RS485</li> <li>Expert-level proficiency in C/C++; proficiency in Python</li> <li>Ability to maintain or obtain TS/SCI clearance</li> </ul> <p><br><strong>PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE</strong></p> <ul> <li>Master's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, computer engineering, or related field</li> <li>15+ years of FSW development experience with direct contributions to on-orbit missions</li> <li>Proven ability to define and uphold engineering standards across a software organization</li> <li>Experience leading architecture reviews and driving technical decisions across multidisciplinary teams</li> <li>Familiarity with embedded Linux and networking protocols including UDP and TCP/IP</li> <li>Fluency with embedded systems toolchains, compilers, debuggers, and IDEs</li> <li>Experience with microcontrollers, application processors, and revision control systems at scale</li> <li>Advanced debugging skills using instrumentation such as oscilloscopes and protocol analyzers</li> <li>Background in robotics, automation, motor control, or sensor fusion</li> </ul> <p><strong>COMPENSATION</strong></p> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="none">Base Salary: </span></strong><span data-contrast="none">$180,000 - $305,000</span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="none">Equity + Benefits</span></strong><span data-contrast="none"> including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <p><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}"><em><span class="TextRun SCXW83253800 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW83253800 BCX0">Your actual level and base salary will be&nbsp;</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW83253800 BCX0">determined</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW83253800 BCX0"> on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, location, and experience.</span></span></em><span class="EOP SCXW83253800 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}">&nbsp;</span></span></p> <p><strong>ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Work Location</strong>—This is an onsite role, we are seeking candidates based near Denver, CO or Long Beach, CA.&nbsp;</li> <li><strong>Work environment</strong>—the work environment; temperature, noise level, inside or outside, or other factors that will affect the person's working conditions while performing the job.</li> <li><strong>Physical demands</strong>—the physical demands of the job, including bending, sitting, lifting and driving.</li> </ul> <p><span class="TextRun SCXW267002851 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW267002851 BCX0">This position will be open until it is successfully filled. To </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW267002851 BCX0">submit</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW267002851 BCX0"> your application, please follow the directions below. <br>#LI-Onsite</span></span></p> </div><div class="content-conclusion"><p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p></div>