Staff Flight Software Engineer
True Anomaly - Long Beach, CA
Hiring: Staff Flight Software Engineer Company: True Anomaly Location: Long Beach, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-15 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: •12+ years experience developing and/or producing FSW for space applications •Demonstrated experience and discipline with version control, continuous integration, and continuous delivery concepts •Operational 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 Required Skills: •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 •Partner cross-functionally 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 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 •Operational familiarity with common protocols such as Ethernet, SPI, I2C, CAN, RS422, RS485, etc. •Proficiency in C/C++ and 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 in computer science, electrical engineering, computer engineering, or related field Compensation: •$175,000 - $270,000 / 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!