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Flight Software Engineer III Verified today

True Anomaly · Denver, CO · Long Beach, CA · Software · first seen 2026-10-01
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Your Mission

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

Responsibilities

  • Lead portions of the software development cycle including design, development, integration, and test for flight computers used in space missions
  • Integrate complex GNC algorithms with flight software
  • Own and maintain the Command Telemetry Database (CDTB) definition for ground and on-orbit test and mission
  • Collaborate with and provide technical guidance to the ground C2 software team
  • Lead command scripting and sequencing efforts for the Spacecraft
  • Design and implement satellite subsystem model simulators on HITL/SITL environment
  • Develop and maintain reusable device drivers, interfaces and communications protocol libraries for flight hardware
  • Conduct code reviews and mentor junior engineers on flight software best practices
  • Contribute to flight software architecture decisions and technical trade studies

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, computer engineering, or related field
  • 4 to 7 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++ and Python
  • Ability to maintain or obtain TS/SCI clearance

Preferred Skills and Experience

  • Master's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, computer engineering, or related field
  • 4 to 7 years experience developing and/or producing flight software for space applications
  • 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
  • Experience mentoring or leading small technical teams

Compensation

  • Base Salary: $120,000 - $180,000
  • Equity plus benefits including medical, dental, vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO, paid holidays, 401K, and parental leave

Salary determined on a case-by-case basis based on job-related knowledge and skills, education, location, and experience.

Work Location

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

Additional Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including ITAR, you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.