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True Anomaly

Principal Flight Software Engineer

True Anomaly · Denver, CO or Long Beach, CA

Posted about 3 months ago · $180,000 - $285,000

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
81 days
True Anomaly's roles stay open a median of 81 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
95% of True Anomaly's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at True Anomaly
high
179 stale, 4 reposted of 183 open
Hiring momentum
220 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-23

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from True Anomaly's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for True Anomaly.

About this role

As a Principal Flight Software Engineer at True Anomaly, you will lead the architecture and development of flight software for autonomous spacecraft and related systems. Your role involves driving technical direction, ensuring software reliability, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate complex algorithms. You will also establish engineering standards and participate in design reviews, making critical decisions that impact space missions.

Our read on this posting4.0out of 5
benefits
4/5
freshness
1/5
career value
5/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
5/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of True Anomaly as an employer.

What you need

  • 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

Nice to have

  • 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

What you get

  • 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, with HSA/HRA options
  • 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
  • Daily catered lunch and unlimited snacks for in-office employees
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • fitness reimbursement
  • Dog Fridays

Worth weighing

  • Onsite role requiring candidates to be near Denver, CO or Long Beach, CA
  • No remote work options mentioned
  • Compensation range provided, but actual salary may vary based on multiple factors
  • Position open until filled, which may indicate urgency or flexibility in hiring

Summarised from True Anomaly's posting. Read the full original.

Listed by True Anomaly on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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