Hiring: Principal Flight Software Engineer Company: True Anomaly Location: Long Beach, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-13 10:29:05 Employment Type: On-site Target Skills & Keywords : Azure, C, C++, Embedded Systems, Firmware, Linux, Python, RTOS, TCP/IP About the job Experience: •15+ years of FSW development experience with direct contributions to on-orbit missions •Proven ability to define and uphold engineering standards across a software organization •Operational familiarity with embedded Linux and networking protocols including UDP and TCP/IP •Fluency with embedded systems toolchains, compilers, debuggers, and IDEs •Advanced debugging skills using instrumentation such as oscilloscopes and protocol analyzers Required Skills: •Own the architecture and technical direction of flight software for space missions, including on-board computers, processing units, and associated systems •Lead the design and development of robust, safety-critical embedded software with a focus on long-term maintainability and mission reliability •Drive integration of complex GNC algorithms with flight software, collaborating closely with the GNC team to ensure correctness and performance •Define and maintain the Command Telemetry Database (CTDB) architecture to support ground and on-orbit test and operations •Establish and enforce software engineering standards including coding practices, design patterns, and verification and validation approaches •Partner with the ground C2 software team to align interfaces, data flows, and operational concepts across the full system •Architect and lead development of HITL and SITL simulation environments for subsystem and full-vehicle testing •Design and own reusable device driver and communications protocol libraries across flight hardware platforms Qualifications: •Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, computer engineering, or related field •15+ years of experience with embedded systems, low-level firmware architecture, and safety-critical software •Demonstrated ownership of FSW architecture on delivered space or safety-critical programs •Deep expertise in low-level device driver development and real-time embedded systems •Applied hands-on capability in embedded RTOS platforms such as RTLinux or Azure RTOS •Strong command of communication protocols including Ethernet, SPI, I2C, CAN, RS422, and RS485 •Expert-level proficiency in C/C++; proficiency in Python •Demonstrated capacity to maintain or obtain TS/SCI clearance •Work Location—This is an onsite role, we are seeking candidates based near Denver, CO or Long Beach, CA. •Master's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, computer engineering, or related field Compensation: •$180,000 - $285,000 / year •Equity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!