Software Engineer I, Full Stack (New Grad)

About True Anomaly True Anomaly is the only defense technology company focused exclusively on space defense. Founded in 2022 by ex-U.S. Space Force members, True Anomaly designs and builds advanced systems for space superiority: agile and powerful spacecraft platforms, mission software engineered for unmatched command and control, and payloads tailored for precision sensing and effects. We are headquartered in Centennial, Colorado, with regional offices in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Long Beach, California, and Washington, D.C. We are hiring and seeking exceptional talent to join True Anomaly, from any technical industry or background, to bring unique talents, perspective, and solutions. If you embrace complexity, demonstrate relentless ownership, have the resiliency and persistence to overcome challenges. If you’re like us and want your work to carry purpose and shape the future of space, visit www.WhyAreYouHere.com.

True Anomaly

Delivering decisive capabilities for space superiority.

PropulsionProductionCommunicationsSpaceAISpacecraft ManufacturingAdvanced ManufacturingFlight Softwareand Mission Operations

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trueanomaly.space

201-500 employees

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Englewood, Colorado

2022

Privately Held

66k LinkedIn followers

Raised $1.1B

• 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. True Anomaly is seeking a Full Stack Software
• Engineer to contribute across our React/TypeScript frontend and Elixir backend,
• building features end-to-end across our spacecraft mission control and
• distributed ground control systems.
• 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.
• This is a 3 month temporary employment engagement. There is potential to convert
• to regular employment based on performance and business need.
• Assist in building features that span the full stack, from web-based frontend
• interfaces (2D and 3D) to distributed backend services powering satellite
• command and control, mission planning, and data processing
• Write testable and maintainable code across both React/TypeScript and Elixir
• codebases following industry best practices
• Work on smaller, well-defined tasks under the guidance of senior engineers,
• gaining depth across the stack
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including space operators, designers,
• frontend specialists, backend specialists, and astrodynamics algorithm
• engineers
• Participate in design and code reviews to continually improve code quality
• across both frontend and backend systems

Required

• Understanding of HTML/CSS and modern TypeScript/JavaScript
• Familiarity with modern React (Hooks, Context API, functional component
• patterns)
• Functional programming experience in Elixir and/or Erlang
• Exposure to testing frameworks across the stack (e.g., Jest, Vitest, React
• Basic understanding of gRPC, RESTful, WebSocket, or GraphQL-based services
• Familiarity with relational databases such as PostgreSQL
• Comfort with Git and Agile tools and processes
• Comfort both contributing to existing systems and building from scratch
• U.S. Citizen and eligible for DoD Secret or TS/SCI clearance
• Work Location— This is an onsite position, successful candidates will be
• located near Long Beach, CA or Denver, CO.
• 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.
• To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the
• 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.
• To protect candidates and our company from application fraud and impersonation,

Preferred

• Some experience building, shipping, and maintaining real production software
• Experience using React to build complex yet performant data-rich/dense
• applications
• Understanding of OTP concepts including GenServers, supervision trees, and
• the Actor model
• Experience with distributed systems concepts and fault-tolerant architecture
• Experience in Three.js, React Three Fiber, or other web-based 3D libraries
• and frameworks
• Familiarity with component libraries, design systems, Storybook, and
• Experience with monitoring and tracing in distributed systems
• Experience in UI/UX design and support tools like Figma
• Strong collaboration and communication skills that let you thrive in a
• culture that values respectful, professional, and constructive conflict

• 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
• 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.
• Base Salary
• Denver: $75,000
• Long Beach: $80,000
• 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.