True Anomaly · 3 days ago
Software Engineer, Simulation (C++)
Long Beach, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$90K/yr - $120K/yr
1+ years expTrue Anomaly is a company focused on building innovative technology for space security and sustainability. They are seeking an experienced C++ Software Engineer to contribute to spacecraft and constellation modeling and simulation software, working in a fast-paced team to develop algorithms for complex orbital mechanics and spacecraft dynamics.
AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)ManufacturingMilitaryNational Security
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Write well-structured, efficient code using modern C++ best practices (C++ 17 / C++ 20), with a particular emphasis on performance and maintainability
Maintain libraries that provide APIs in multiple languages to other applications within True Anomaly
Work with other internal teams who leverage our simulation APIs to plan and execute missions, develop advanced algorithms for spacecraft operation, and perform trade-space analyses
Collaborate with subject matter experts to identify and implement algorithms in astrodynamics, attitude dynamics, filtering, state estimation, etc
Participate in code reviews, architectural discussions, and sprint planning sessions to maintain high standards of software quality and adherence to project timelines
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in computer science, aerospace engineering, a similar discipline, or relevant experience
1-3 years of professional experience being an expert in C++
Experience with the Python programming language for scripting and prototyping applications
Strong understanding of object-oriented software development practices
Current with the language evolution and have good instincts about the cost/benefit balance of adopting new language features
Ability to understand new challenges quickly, formulate a plan, get buy-in, and execute
Understanding complex distributed systems, and how the components you design and deliver will fit into those larger systems
U.S. Citizen and eligible for DoD Secret or TS/SCI clearance
Preferred
Experience developing physics-based modeling and simulation environments (i.e., modeling attitude dynamics or filtering algorithms)
Experience with the deployment of C++ applications to embedded compute platforms
Benefits
Health
Dental
Vision
HRA/HSA options
PTO and paid holidays
401K
Parental Leave
Company
True Anomaly
True Anomaly is builds space security and resilience at the intersection of spacecraft, software, and autonomy.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$418.02MKey Investors
AccelStifel BankRiot Ventures
2025-04-30Series C· $260M
2025-04-30Debt Financing
2023-12-12Series B· $100M
Leadership Team
Mark Seidel
Chief Financial Officer
Frank Di Pentino
Chief Strategy Officer
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