Staff Flight Software Engineer

True Anomaly

• $175K — $270K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or related field with 6+ years of low-level firmware experience.
  • Proficient in device driver development for safety-critical systems.
  • Experience with embedded real-time operating systems like RTLinux or Azure RTOS.
  • Familiar with communication protocols including Ethernet, SPI, I2C.
  • Skilled in programming with C/C++ and Python.
  • TS/SCI clearance eligibility.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in the complete software development cycle for flight computers used in space missions.
  • Integrate complex Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) algorithms into flight software.
  • Define and maintain the Command Telemetry Database for tests and missions.
  • Collaborate with the ground Command and Control software team.
  • Support scripting and sequencing efforts for Spacecraft operations.
  • Design and implement satellite subsystem model simulators for HITL/SITL environments.
  • Develop reusable device drivers and communication protocol libraries for flight hardware.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Retirement savings options with 401K.
  • Flexible spending accounts (HRA/HSA) available.
  • Paid time off and holidays.
  • Parental leave policy.
Full Job Description
As a Staff 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 in computer science, electrical engineering, computer engineering, or related field
  • 12+ 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
  • Base Salary: $175,000 - $270,000
  • 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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