Flight Software Engineer II

Denver, COfull timeOn Site

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$95k–$140k

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Trueanomalyinc Principal Flight Software Engineer at True Anomaly leads architecture and technical direction of flight software for space missions. The role involves designing safety-critical embedded software and collaborating with GNC and ground C2 teams.

Responsibilities

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
Serve as a key technical voice in design reviews, architecture discussions, and cross-functional planning

Qualification

Bachelor's degree in computer scienceExpert-level proficiency in C/C++Master's degree in computer scienceExperience with microcontrollers

Required

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
Hands-on experience with 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
Ability to maintain or obtain TS/SCI clearance

Preferred

Master's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, computer engineering, or related field
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
Experience leading architecture reviews and driving technical decisions across multidisciplinary teams
Familiarity with embedded Linux and networking protocols including UDP and TCP/IP
Fluency with embedded systems toolchains, compilers, debuggers, and IDEs
Experience with microcontrollers, application processors, and revision control systems at scale
Advanced debugging skills using instrumentation such as oscilloscopes and protocol analyzers

Benefits

Dental
Vision
401(k)
PTO
Equity/RSU
Parental Leave

Company

Trueanomalyinc

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