Staff Flight Software Engineer
True Anomaly · Denver, CO or Long Beach, CA · United States · On-site
Pay: USD 175,000 – 270,000 a year
Posted Sep 30, 2026
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Space is a warfighting domain. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build the technology that secures it.
OUR MISSION
True 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.
OUR VALUES
Be the offset. We create asymmetric advantages with creativity and ingenuity.
What would it take? We challenge assumptions to deliver ambitious results.
It’s the people. Our team is our competitive advantage and we are better together.
BENEFITS & PERKS *
Best-in-class healthcare: 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, with HSA/HRA options
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
Fuel for your day: Daily catered lunch and unlimited snacks for in-office employees
And more: 401(k) retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, and Dog Fridays
Equity participation: Equity is included as part of our total compensation package, giving you an opportunity to share in the company’s success.
*Do not apply to fixed term and temporary roles
YOUR MISSION
As a Staff 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…