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Flight Software Engineer III

True Anomaly builds spacecraft, software, and AI to advance space security and sustainability. We are seeking a Flight Software Engineer III to lead design, integration, and test of flight computers and onboard software across spacecraft programs, collaborating with systems, GNC, and ground teams while mentoring junior engineers.

Skills

  • Proficiency in C/C++ and Python
  • Low-level device driver development and safety-critical systems experience
  • Experience with embedded RTOS (e.g., RTLinux, Azure RTOS)
  • Familiarity with embedded Linux
  • Experience with common hardware protocols: Ethernet, SPI, I2C, CAN, RS422, RS485
  • Networking protocols knowledge: UDP, TCP/IP
  • Experience with version control and CI/CD concepts
  • Strong debugging skills and familiarity with instrumentation and protocol analyzers
  • Ability to obtain or maintain TS/SCI clearance (ITAR eligibility)

Responsibilities

  • Lead design, development, integration, and test of flight computer software for space missions
  • Integrate complex GNC algorithms into flight software and validate performance
  • Own and maintain Command Telemetry Database (CTDB) definitions for ground and on-orbit operations
  • Collaborate with and provide technical guidance to ground C2 and systems teams
  • Lead command scripting and sequencing efforts for spacecraft operations
  • Design and implement satellite subsystem model simulators for HITL/SITL environments
  • Develop and maintain reusable device drivers, interfaces, and communications protocol libraries
  • Conduct code reviews, enforce flight software best practices, and mentor junior engineers
  • Contribute to flight software architecture decisions and technical trade studies

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field (required)
  • Master's degree in a related field (preferred)

Benefits

  • Base salary (CO: $130k–$175k; CA: $135k–$185k) plus equity
  • Health, dental, and vision coverage
  • HRA/HSA options
  • Paid time off and paid holidays
  • 401(k) plan
  • Parental leave
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DATE POSTED
March 27, 2026
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