Flight Software Intern

YOUR MISSION

As a Senior Flight Software Engineer at True Anomaly you will gain experience at every phase of the spacecraft program including design analysis manufacturing test and flight. The company culture is one of innovation and speed so if you are looking for a place that allows you to reach your full potential this is the job to consider. 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Support the software development lifecycle for flight computers used in space missions including design development integration and test activities under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Assist with the integration of complex GNC algorithms with flight software.
• Contribute to the Command Telemetry Database (CDTB) definition and maintenance for ground and on-orbit test and mission
• Collaborate with flight software GNC avionics ground C2 and systems engineering teams to support end-to-end mission development and test efforts.
• Help develop and test command scripts sequencing logic and fault-response behaviors for spacecraft operations.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of subsystem models and simulators for hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) and software-in-the-loop (SITL) environments.
• Implement and test components of device drivers interfaces and communication protocols for flight hardware with mentorship and code review from experienced engineers. 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS 

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in computer science electrical engineering computer engineering or a related field
• Coursework or project experience in embedded systems low-level software or real-time systems
• Familiarity with C or C++ and basic experience with Python for scripting testing or tooling
• Exposure to operating systems or real-time concepts through coursework labs or personal projects
• Ability to learn quickly take feedback and work effectively in a collaborative engineering environment. 

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE 

• Previous internship research or project experience involving embedded software or robotics systems
• Familiarity with embedded interfaces and protocols such as SPI I2C CAN UART or Ethernet.
• Exposure to Linux or embedded Linux environments through coursework or hands-on projects.
• Experience using version control systems (e.g. Git) in a team or project setting.
• Comfort with embedded toolchains cross-compilers debuggers and IDEs.
• Interest in space systems autonomous systems robotics or mission-critical software development.
• Hands-on experience with microcontrollers single-board computers or hardware bring-up in a lab or academic setting. 

Compensation

• $28/hour
  

This position will be open until it is successfully filled. To submit your application please follow the directions below.

What We Do

Space was once the quietest place in the universe. Now it's crowded contested and confrontational.  We are True Anomaly: the only defense 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 command and control and payloads tailored for precision sensing and effects.    True Anomaly is headquartered in Centennial CO with regional offices in Colorado Springs CO Long Beach CA and Washington D.C.  We are hiring and seeking exceptional talent to join True Anomaly from any technical industry or background to bring unique talents perspective and solutions. If you embrace complexity lead instead of follow showcase integrity over ego take ownership for outcomes and measure success by impact we want to hear from you.

Why Work With Us

True Anomaly exists to enable a secure stable and sustainable space environment for the US its allies and partners. We design and build spacecraft and software solutions for space superiority. If you are ready to contribute to the future of space defense we’d love to hear from you.

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