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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.\nBENEFITS & PERKS*\nBest-in-class healthcare: 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, with HSA/HRA options\n Generous time off: Flexible Time Off (FTO) for exempt employees, accrued PTO of up to 25 days for non-exempt employees, plus 12 paid holidays; Parental Leave; Sick Leave\nFuel for your day: Daily catered lunch and unlimited snacks for in-office employees\n And more: 401(k) retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, and Dog Fridays\n Equity participation: Equity is included as part of our total compensation package, giving you an opportunity to share in the company’s success.\n*Do not apply to fixed term and temporary roles\nYOUR MISSION\nSoftware is the central nervous system for True Anomaly's engineering and product thesis. Software bridges the gap between military objectives, theoretical astrodynamics and the human and autonomous control of spacecraft and ground systems in time and space. True Anomaly is seeking a Full Stack Software Engineer to contribute across our React/TypeScript frontend and Elixir backend, building features end-to-end across our spacecraft mission control and distributed ground control systems.\nYou do not need to have experience building space ground systems or experience in aerospace. You'll have ownership of challenging, greenfield problems and a chance to fundamentally impact the outcome of future conflict (and the future of the company), all while enjoying world-class benefits including platinum healthcare, flexible work hours/location, highly competitive compensation and a generous stock options package.\nThis is a 3 month temporary employment engagement. There is potential to convert to regular employment based on performance and business need.\nRESPONSIBILITIES\nAssist in building features that span the full stack, from web-based frontend interfaces (2D and 3D) to distributed backend services powering satellite command and control, mission planning, and data processing\nWrite testable and maintainable code across both React/TypeScript and Elixir codebases following industry best practices\nWork on smaller, well-defined tasks under the guidance of senior engineers, gaining depth across the stack\nCollaborate with cross-functional teams including space operators, designers, frontend specialists, backend specialists, and astrodynamics algorithm engineers\nParticipate in design and code reviews to continually improve code quality across both frontend and backend systems\nQUALIFICATIONS\n0-2 years of software development experience\nUnderstanding of HTML/CSS and modern TypeScript/JavaScript\nFamiliarity with modern React (Hooks, Context API, functional component patterns)\nFunctional programming experience in Elixir and/or Erlang\nExposure to testing frameworks across the stack (e.g., Jest, Vitest, React Testing Library, ExUnit)\nBasic understanding of gRPC, RESTful, WebSocket, or GraphQL-based services\nFamiliarity with relational databases such as PostgreSQL\nComfort with Git and Agile tools and processes\nComfort both contributing to existing systems and building from scratch\nU.S. Citizen and eligible for DoD Secret or TS/SCI clearance\nPREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE\nBachelor’s degree in computer science or similar discipline \nSome experience building, shipping, and maintaining real production software\nExperience using React to build complex yet performant data-rich/dense applications\nUnderstanding of OTP concepts including GenServers, supervision trees, and the Actor model\nExperience with distributed systems concepts and fault-tolerant architecture\nExperience in Three.js, React Three Fiber, or other web-based 3D libraries and frameworks\nFamiliarity with component libraries, design systems, Storybook, and CSS-in-JS\nExperience with monitoring and tracing in distributed systems\nExperience in UI/UX design and support tools like Figma\nStrong collaboration and communication skills that let you thrive in a culture that values respectful, professional, and constructive conflict\nCOMPENSATION\nBase Salary:Denver: $75,000 \nLong Beach: $80,000\n\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 position, successful candidates will be located near Long Beach, CA or Denver, CO. \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. If you have a disability or additional need that requires accommodation, please do not hesitate to let us know.\nTo protect candidates and our company from application fraud and impersonation, we use third-party tools to verify applicant identity and detect fraudulent applications. 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