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Flight Software Engineer I (New Grad) Verified today

True Anomaly · Denver, CO · Long Beach, CA · Software · first seen 2026-09-03
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Your Mission

As a Flight Software Engineer at True Anomaly, you will gain experience across every phase of spacecraft programs including design, analysis, manufacturing, test, and flight. You'll work in a culture of innovation and speed to reach your full potential.

This is a 3-month temporary employment engagement with potential to convert to regular employment based on performance and business need.

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 Command Telemetry Database (CDTB) definition and maintenance for ground and on-orbit test and mission
  • Collaborate with the ground C2 software team
  • Assist with command scripting and sequencing of the spacecraft
  • Assist with design and implementation of 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
  • 0 to 2 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
  • Familiarity with networking protocols: UDP, TCP/IP
  • Proficiency in C/C++, Rust, and Zig

Preferred Skills and Experience

  • Master's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, computer engineering, or related field
  • 0 to 2 years experience developing and/or producing flight software 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
  • 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: Denver $75,000; Long Beach $80,000

Work Location

Onsite role. Candidates must be based near Denver, CO or Long Beach, CA.

US Person Requirement

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations including 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.