True Anomaly · 9 hours ago
Flight Software Intern
Long Beach, CA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$28/hr - $28/hrTrue Anomaly is focused on building innovative technology for space security and sustainability. As a Flight Software Intern, you will gain experience in the software development lifecycle for flight computers in space missions, collaborating with senior engineers and various teams to support mission development and testing.
National DefenseArtificial Intelligence (AI)AerospaceManufacturingMilitaryNational Security
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Support the software development lifecycle for flight computers used in space missions, including design, development, integration, and test activities under the guidance of senior engineers
Assist with the integration of complex GNC algorithms with flight software
Contribute to the Command Telemetry Database (CDTB) definition and maintenance for ground and on-orbit test and mission
Collaborate with flight software, GNC, avionics, ground C2, and systems engineering teams to support end-to-end mission development and test efforts
Help develop and test command scripts, sequencing logic, and fault-response behaviors for spacecraft operations
Assist in the development and maintenance of subsystem models and simulators for hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) and software-in-the-loop (SITL) environments
Implement and test components of device drivers, interfaces, and communication protocols for flight hardware, with mentorship and code review from experienced engineers
Qualification
Required
Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a related field
Coursework or project experience in embedded systems, low-level software, or real-time systems
Familiarity with C or C++, and basic experience with Python for scripting, testing, or tooling
Exposure to operating systems or real-time concepts through coursework, labs, or personal projects
Ability to learn quickly, take feedback, and work effectively in a collaborative engineering environment
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
Preferred
Previous internship, research, or project experience involving embedded software or robotics systems
Familiarity with embedded interfaces and protocols such as SPI, I2C, CAN, UART, or Ethernet
Exposure to Linux or embedded Linux environments through coursework or hands-on projects
Experience using version control systems (e.g., Git) in a team or project setting
Comfort with embedded toolchains, cross-compilers, debuggers, and IDEs
Interest in space systems, autonomous systems, robotics, or mission-critical software development
Hands-on experience with microcontrollers, single-board computers, or hardware bring-up in a lab or academic setting
Company
True Anomaly
True Anomaly is builds space security and resilience at the intersection of spacecraft, software, and autonomy.
Founded in 2022
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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