Flight Software Engineer III

True Anomaly

• $120K — $180K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or a related field
  • 4-7 years of experience in low-level firmware architecture, design, and development
  • Experience with low-level device driver development and safety-critical systems
  • Familiarity with embedded RTOS such as RTLinux or Azure RTOS
  • Proficiency in C/C++ and Python
  • Ability to maintain or obtain TS/SCI clearance

Responsibilities

  • Lead software development lifecycle phases for flight computers used in space missions
  • Integrate complex guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) algorithms with flight software
  • Maintain and own the Command Telemetry Database (CTDB) for mission applications
  • Provide technical guidance to the ground C2 software team
  • Design and implement satellite subsystem model simulators in HITL/SITL environments
  • Develop and maintain reusable device drivers and communication protocol libraries
  • Mentor junior engineers on best practices in flight software development

Benefits

  • Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • HRA/HSA options
  • Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Parental leave
Full Job Description
As a Flight Software Engineer III 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
  • Lead portions of 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
  • 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, etc.
  • 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 - 7 years experience developing and/or producing FSW 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 + 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.

This position will be open until it is successfully filled. To submit your application, please follow the directions below.

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