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Senior Software Engineer, Spacecraft Simulation

True Anomaly · Denver, CO or Long Beach, CA

Posted about 3 months ago · $140,000 - $215,000

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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 Senior Software Engineer focused on Spacecraft Simulation, you will develop and enhance simulation software for spacecraft, working on complex algorithms that model various physical systems. Your role involves designing multi-physics simulations, creating robust APIs, and mentoring junior engineers while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. You will also contribute to architectural decisions and participate in sprint planning and technical assessments.

Our read on this posting3.4out of 5
benefits
3/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
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 in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science, physics, applied mathematics, or equivalent experience
  • 5–8 years of professional software development with significant focus on simulation, scientific computing, or aerospace applications
  • Proficiency in modern C++ (C++17 or newer), including STL, templates, and performance optimization
  • Proficiency in Python for API design, scripting, and data analysis
  • Demonstrated ability to take ambiguous requirements and drive a complex technical effort to delivered capability with minimal direction
  • Solid understanding of at least one of: ADCS, GNC, thermal control, electric power systems, chemical/electric propulsion, orbital mechanics, or HIL/SIL systems

Nice to have

  • Physics-based M&S experience in aerospace or defense
  • Experience with numerical methods: ODE/DAE solvers, numerical linear algebra, sparse matrix techniques, automatic differentiation
  • Deep familiarity with coordinate frames, quaternion mathematics, and orbital mechanics
  • Proficiency with Git, CI/CD, CMake or Bazel, and software testing frameworks
  • Familiarity with parallel computing, Docker, and cloud platforms

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, and Dog Fridays
  • Equity participation as part of total compensation

Worth weighing

  • No specific mention of remote work flexibility beyond hybrid environment; some work must be done on site
  • The role requires a U.S. citizenship or eligibility for security clearance due to government regulations
  • The salary range is broad, and actual compensation may vary significantly based on individual qualifications

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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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