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True Anomaly

Senior Flight Software Engineer

long beach, CA

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About this opportunity

True Anomaly lists this Senior Flight Software Engineer opportunity in long beach, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

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.

YOUR MISSION

As a Senior 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 EXPERIENCE

Master's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, computer engineering, or related field

7+ years experience developing and/or producing FSW 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

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

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

Equity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, location, and experience.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Work Location - This is an onsite role, we are seeking candidates based near Denver, CO or Long Beach, CA.

Work environment - the work environment; temperature, noise level, inside or outside, or other factors that will affect the person's working conditions while performing the job.

Physical demands - the physical demands of the job, including bending, sitting, lifting and driving.

Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

True Anomaly is committed to equal employment opportunity on any basis protected by applicable state and federal laws.

If you have a disability or additional need that requires accommodation, please do not hesitate to let us.

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Worksite address

long beach, CA, 90899, US

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