Sr. Flight Software Engineer

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

• Assist in the software development cycle including design development integration and test for flight computers used in space missions (on-board computers processing units and others)
• Integrate complex GNC algorithms with flight software
• Assist with the Command Telemetry Database (CDTB) definition and maintenance for ground and on-orbit test and mission
• Collaborate with the ground C2 software team
• Assist with the effort for command scripting and sequencing of the Spacecraft
• Assist with design and implement satellite subsystem model simulators on HITL/SITL environment
• Develop reusable device drivers/interfaces and communications protocol libraries for flight hardware 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in computer science electrical engineering computer engineering or related field and 6+ years of experience with low-level firmware architecture design and development
• Low-level device driver development and safety critical systems experience
• Experience with embedded RTOS such as RTLinux or Azure RTOS
• Familiarity with common protocols such as Ethernet SPI I2C CAN RS422 RS485 etc.
• Proficiency in C/C++ and Python. 
• Ability to maintain or obtain TS/SCI clearance 

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Master’s degree in in computer science electrical engineering computer engineering or related field
• 7+ years experience developing and/or producing FSW for space applications
• Ability to maintain or obtain TS/SCI clearance
• Demonstrated experience and discipline with version control continuous integration and continuous delivery concepts
• Familiarity with embedded Linux
• Familiarity with networking protocols: UDP TCP/IP
• Comfortable with typical embedded systems tools compilers debuggers and IDEs
• Broad experience with microcontrollers application processors revision control systems
• Strong debugging skills through use of instrumentation such as oscilloscopes and protocol analyzers
• Application experience in areas such as robotics automation motor control and sensor fusion 

COMPENSATION

• Base Salary: $140000 - $250000
• Equity + Benefits including Health Dental Vision HRA/HSA options PTO and paid holidays 401K Parental Leave 

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills education location and experience. 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work Location—This is an onsite role we are seeking candidates based near Denver CO or Long Beach CA. 
• Work 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.
• Physical demands—the physical demands of the job including bending sitting lifting and driving.

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