<div class="content-intro"><p class="ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message">Space is a warfighting domain. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build the technology that secures it.</p> <p class="ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message"><u>OUR MISSION</u></p> <p class="ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message">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.</p> <p class="ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message"><u>OUR VALUES</u></p> <ul> <li class="ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message"><strong>Be the offset.</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>We create asymmetric advantages with creativity and ingenuity.</li> <li class="ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message"><strong>What would it take?</strong> We challenge assumptions to deliver ambitious results.</li> <li class="ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message"><strong>It’s the people.</strong> Our team is our competitive advantage and we are better together.</li> </ul> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">BENEFITS & PERKS</span>*</p> <ul> <li><strong>Best-in-class healthcare: </strong>100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, with HSA/HRA options</li> <li><strong>Generous time off: </strong>Flexible Time Off (FTO) for exempt employees, accrued PTO of up to 25 days for non-exempt employees, plus 12 paid holidays; Parental Leave; Sick Leave</li> <li><strong>Fuel for your day: </strong>Daily catered lunch and unlimited snacks for in-office employees</li> <li><strong>And more: </strong>401(k) retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, and Dog Fridays</li> <li><strong>Equity participation: </strong>Equity is included as part of our total compensation package, giving you an opportunity to share in the company’s success.</li> </ul> <p>*Do not apply to fixed term and temporary roles</p></div><p><strong>YOUR MISSION</strong><br>As a Principal Flight Software Engineer at True Anomaly, you will serve as a technical authority across the full spacecraft software stack, shaping architecture decisions, setting engineering standards, and driving the development of flight software from concept through on-orbit operations. You will own hard problems, influence program-level direction, and raise the technical bar for the team around you. If you are looking for a role where your decisions have real consequences in space, this is it.</p> <p><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></p> <ul> <li>Own the architecture and technical direction of flight software for space missions, including on-board computers, processing units, and associated systems</li> <li>Lead the design and development of robust, safety-critical embedded software with a focus on long-term maintainability and mission reliability</li> <li>Drive integration of complex GNC algorithms with flight software, collaborating closely with the GNC team to ensure correctness and performance</li> <li>Define and maintain the Command Telemetry Database (CTDB) architecture to support ground and on-orbit test and operations</li> <li>Establish and enforce software engineering standards including coding practices, design patterns, and verification and validation approaches</li> <li>Partner with the ground C2 software team to align interfaces, data flows, and operational concepts across the full system</li> <li>Architect and lead development of HITL and SITL simulation environments for subsystem and full-vehicle testing</li> <li>Design and own reusable device driver and communications protocol libraries across flight hardware platforms</li> <li>Serve as a key technical voice in design reviews, architecture discussions, and cross-functional planning</li> </ul> <div class="h-8"> <p> <strong>BASIC QUALIFICATIONS</strong></p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, computer engineering, or related field</li> <li>15+ years of experience with embedded systems, low-level firmware architecture, and safety-critical software</li> <li>Demonstrated ownership of FSW architecture on delivered space or safety-critical programs</li> <li>Deep expertise in low-level device driver development and real-time embedded systems</li> <li>Hands-on experience with embedded RTOS platforms such as RTLinux or Azure RTOS</li> <li>Strong command of communication protocols including Ethernet, SPI, I2C, CAN, RS422, and RS485</li> <li>Expert-level proficiency in C/C++; proficiency in Python</li> <li>Ability to maintain or obtain TS/SCI clearance</li> </ul> <p><br><strong>PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE</strong></p> <ul> <li>Master's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, computer engineering, or related field</li> <li>15+ years of FSW development experience with direct contributions to on-orbit missions</li> <li>Proven ability to define and uphold engineering standards across a software organization</li> <li>Experience leading architecture reviews and driving technical decisions across multidisciplinary teams</li> <li>Familiarity with embedded Linux and networking proto