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True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build the technology that secures it.\nOUR MISSION\nTrue 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.\nOUR VALUES\nBe the offset. We create asymmetric advantages with creativity and ingenuity.\nWhat would it take? We challenge assumptions to deliver ambitious results.\nIt’s the people. Our team is our competitive advantage and we are better together.\nYOUR MISSION\nAs 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. 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If you are looking for a role where your decisions have real consequences in space, this is it.\nRESPONSIBILITIES\nOwn the architecture and technical direction of flight software for space missions, including on-board computers, processing units, and associated systems\nLead the design and development of robust, safety-critical embedded software with a focus on long-term maintainability and mission reliability\nDrive integration of complex GNC algorithms with flight software, collaborating closely with the GNC team to ensure correctness and performance\nDefine and maintain the Command Telemetry Database (CTDB) architecture to support ground and on-orbit test and operations\nEstablish and enforce software engineering standards including coding practices, design patterns, and verification and validation approaches\nPartner with the ground C2 software team to align interfaces, data flows, and operational concepts across the full system\nArchitect and lead development of HITL and SITL simulation environments for subsystem and full-vehicle testing\nDesign and own reusable device driver and communications protocol libraries across flight hardware platforms\nServe as a key technical voice in design reviews, architecture discussions, and cross-functional planning\n BASIC QUALIFICATIONS\nBachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, computer engineering, or related field\n15+ years of experience with embedded systems, low-level firmware architecture, and safety-critical software\nDemonstrated ownership of FSW architecture on delivered space or safety-critical programs\nDeep expertise in low-level device driver development and real-time embedded systems\nHands-on experience with embedded RTOS platforms such as RTLinux or Azure RTOS\nStrong command of communication protocols including Ethernet, SPI, I2C, CAN, RS422, and RS485\nExpert-level proficiency in C/C++; proficiency in Python\nAbility to maintain or obtain TS/SCI clearance\nPREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE\nMaster's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, computer engineering, or related field\n15+ years of FSW development experience with direct contributions to on-orbit missions\nProven ability to define and uphold engineering standards across a software organization\nExperience leading architecture reviews and driving technical decisions across multidisciplinary teams\nFamiliarity with embedded Linux and networking protocols including UDP and TCP/IP\nFluency with embedded systems toolchains, compilers, debuggers, and IDEs\nExperience with microcontrollers, application processors, and revision control systems at scale\nAdvanced debugging skills using instrumentation such as oscilloscopes and protocol analyzers\nBackground in robotics, automation, motor control, or sensor fusion\nCOMPENSATION\nBase Salary: $180,000 - $285,000\nEquity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave \nYour actual level and base salary will be determinedon a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, location, and experience. \nADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS\nWork Location -This is an onsite role, we are seeking candidates based near Denver, CO or Long Beach, CA. \nWork environment -the work environment; temperature, noise level, inside or outside, or other factors that will affect the person's working conditions while performing the job.\n Physical demands -the physical demands of the job, including bending, sitting, lifting and driving.\nThis position will be open until it is successfully filled. To submityour application, please follow the directions below.\nTo 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.\nTrue Anomaly is committed to equal employment opportunity on any basis protected by applicable state and federal laws. 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