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Aerospace, Defense, Space Technology, SaaS

Software Engineer (II-III), Full Stack

Denver, COOnsiteFull Time$115,000–$165,000 /yrPosted 16 days ago

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Required skills

  • Elixir
  • Front-end
  • Functional programming
  • Erlang
  • Clojure
  • Haskell
  • Ruby
  • F#
  • distributed systems
  • U.S. Citizen

Nice to have

  • OTP
  • BEAM scheduling
  • GenServers
  • run queues
  • pg
  • Actor model

Role summary

Software Engineers (II-III) at True Anomaly will design, develop, and sustain satellite command and control, mission planning, mission data processing, and data analysis software systems. This role requires Elixir and functional programming experience, with a focus on building resilient and fault-tolerant distributed systems. Preferred skills include React, TypeScript, PostgreSQL, and monitoring tools. The position is onsite in Denver, CO or Long Beach, CA, and requires U.S. Citizenship for potential DoD security clearance eligibility. True Anomaly offers competitive compensation, equity, and comprehensive benefits.

Space is a warfighting domain. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build the technology that secures it.

OUR MISSION

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.

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.

    • BENEFITS & PERKS*

  • Best-in-class healthcare: 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, with HSA/HRA options
  • Generous time off: 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
  • Fuel for your day: Daily catered lunch and unlimited snacks for in-office employees
  • And more: 401(k) retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, and Dog Fridays
  • Equity participation: Equity is included as part of our total compensation package, giving you an opportunity to share in the company’s success.

    • *Do not apply to fixed term and temporary roles

    YOUR MISSION

    Software is the central nervous system for True Anomaly’s engineering and product thesis. Software bridges the gap between military objectives, theoretical astrodynamics and the human and autonomous control of spacecraft and ground systems in time and space.

    You do not need to have experience building space ground systems or experience in aerospace. You’ll have ownership of challenging, greenfield problems and a chance to fundamentally impact the outcome of future conflict (and the future of the company), all while enjoying world-class benefits including platinum healthcare, flexible work hours/location, highly competitive compensation and a generous stock options package.

    RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Design, develop, and sustain satellite command and control, mission planning, mission data processing and data analysis software systems using Elixir
  • Bring your voice to the table in team collaborations on architecture, design, and code reviews
  • Interact and collaborate with engineers from various disciplines to create emergent results

    • QUALIFICATIONS

  • Elixir software development experience
  • Front-end experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science or similar discipline or relevant experience
  • Functional programming experience in Elixir, Erlang, Clojure, Haskell, Ruby or F#
  • Proven experience developing resilient and fault-tolerant architecture
  • Demonstrated leadership ability, exceptional written and oral communication skills, and aptitude for working across disciplines
  • Enjoys debugging and problem solving live systems
  • Experience with distributed systems
  • A strong bias towards understanding and rejecting the status quo
  • U.S. Citizen and eligible for DoD Secret or TS/SCI clearance

    • PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

  • Deep understanding of Elixir and OTP including BEAM scheduling, GenServers, run queues, and pg or the Actor model
  • Preferred experience with: React, TypeScript, React Three Fiber/three.js
  • Experience with OAuth2 and role-based access controls
  • Deep understanding of network protocols
  • Database experience with PostgreSQL, MySQL
  • Experience with monitoring and tracing in a distributed system

    • COMPENSATION

  • Base Salary: $115,000 - $165,000
  • 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. #LI-Onsite

    To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

    True Anomaly is committed to equal employment opportunity on any basis protected by applicable state and federal laws. If you have a disability or additional need that requires accommodation, please do not hesitate to let us know.

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