A new space race has begun. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build innovative technology that solves the next generation of engineering, manufacturing, and operational challenges for space security and sustainability.

OUR MISSION

The peaceful use of space is essential for continued prosperity on Earth—from communications and finance to navigation and logistics. True Anomaly builds innovative technology at the intersection of spacecraft, software, and AI to enhance the capabilities of the U.S., its allies, and commercial partners. We safeguard global security by ensuring space access and sustainability for all.

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

True Anomaly is seeking a highly experienced Staff Embedded Software Engineer to lead the design, development, and optimization of real-time, performance-critical embedded software for next-generation spacecraft systems. In this role, you will drive the end-to-end software development lifecycle, from initial design concepts through to final deployment, working on cutting-edge space hardware in a fast-paced and innovative environment. As a senior technical leader, you'll be responsible for optimizing software for specialized embedded systems, ensuring high-performance execution in space missions. You will have a significant impact on every phase of the spacecraft program, collaborating across disciplines and mentoring junior engineers, all while helping us push the boundaries of space technology. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Lead the development, implementation, and optimization of real-time embedded flight software for spacecraft systems, ensuring the highest standards of performance, reliability, and efficiency.
  • Perform in-depth requirements analysis, verification, and validation, contributing to technical reviews, documentation, and testing protocols.
  • Direct system integration, testing, and deployment of embedded software across multiple spacecraft subsystems.
  • Optimize embedded software for time-critical operations, focusing on efficient use of hardware resources and minimizing latency for real-time applications.
  • Provide technical leadership in the integration of embedded systems with spacecraft electronics and hardware components.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including mechanical, electrical, firmware, and systems engineers, to deliver integrated solutions for spacecraft systems.
  • Drive continuous improvements in software development processes, minimizing cost and schedule while maximizing software reliability, performance, and scalability.
  • Mentor and guide junior engineers, sharing expertise and fostering a culture of technical excellence and innovation. 

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in embedded software engineering, with a strong track record of developing real-time software for performance-critical applications, ideally in aerospace or similar high-reliability industries.
  • Advanced proficiency in C, C++, and Rust, with extensive experience developing for embedded platforms.
  • Proven expertise with real-time operating systems (RTOS) and low-latency software design for embedded systems.
  • Deep understanding of microcontroller/microprocessor-based development and hardware-software co-design, including FPGA-based solutions for real-time applications.
  • Extensive experience with system integration, testing, and debugging of embedded flight software on complex space hardware.
  • Expertise in embedded performance optimization techniques, such as memory management, hardware offloading, and low-level system tuning.
  • Strong experience reading and interpreting schematics, data sheets, and hardware documentation.
  • Excellent leadership and mentoring skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and influence key technical decisions.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Ability to maintain or obtain TS//SCI clearance 

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

  • Experience with performance-critical embedded systems in space or other mission-critical environments.
  • Familiarity with hardware/software co-design methodologies and real-time performance tuning techniques.
  • Knowledge of simulation tools, performance profilers, and debugging tools for embedded systems.
  • Experience developing and optimizing software for FPGA-based platforms using System Verilog or similar tools.
  • Passion for space exploration and the aerospace industry, with a strong desire to contribute to the advancement of next-generation spacecraft systems.
  • Experience working in a fast-paced, startup environment or a similarly dynamic setting. 

COMPENSATION

  • Base Salary:  $160,000 - $210,000
  • 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 role will be remote until we open our LA factory in early 2025 and then transition to an onsite role. 
  • 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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