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True Anomaly · 1 week ago

Software Engineer, Autonomy

Long Beach, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$100K/yr - $200K/yr

2+ years exp

True Anomaly is a company focused on building innovative technology for space security and sustainability. The Software Engineer in Autonomy will develop and implement the company's autonomy roadmap, working with a cross-functional team to advance technology at the intersection of AI, machine learning, and optimization.

AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)ManufacturingMilitaryNational Security

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Design and develop advanced AI, optimization, and machine learning infrastructure to support the company's autonomous systems

Research, develop, and implement, game-changing AI and optimization algorithms with the reliability and robustness required for space deployment

Collaborate with leadership to define and roadmap future autonomy capabilities aligned with company strategic objectives

Qualification

C/C++PythonAIOptimization algorithmsStatisticsMachine learningAutonomous planningPassion for spaceflightFirst principles engineeringBackground in AerospaceEdge computingReal-time processingConvex optimizationDynamic programmingSearch algorithmsReinforcement learningDecision theoryTeam collaborationProblem solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in computer science, robotics, aerospace or a similar discipline

Proficient in C/C++ and Python

Strong understanding of statistics, optimization, and reasoning under uncertainty

2+ years of experience with implementing algorithms for autonomous planning and decision-making deployed in real-world systems

Demonstrated ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and solve complex problems with first principles approaches

Passion for spaceflight and advancing capabilities related to space domain awareness and space security

Track record of solving complex problems in autonomy in a fast-moving team

U.S. Citizen and eligible for DoD Secret or TS/SCI clearance

Preferred

Master's or PhD in computer science, robotics, aerospace or a similar discipline

2+ years of professional experience writing high-reliability, production C/C++ code

Experience with edge computing and real-time processing constraints

Background in Aerospace and Orbital Mechanics

Deep technical expertise in one or more of the following: convex optimization, dynamic programming, search algorithms, reinforcement learning, decision theory