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.
- Support the development of web-based frontend space ground system software, including 2D and 3D interfaces, using React and TypeScript
- Contribute to team discussions on architecture, design, and code reviews
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including space operators, designers, backend engineers, and astrodynamics algorithm engineers
- Take on well-scoped tasks and features with guidance from experienced engineers
- Write tests and follow established testing practices to maintain code quality
- Pursuing or recently completed a bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline
- Basic understanding of HTML/CSS and modern JavaScript or TypeScript
- Familiarity with React or similar modern frontend frameworks
- Basic understanding of how frontend applications communicate with backend services (e.g., REST APIs, WebSockets)
- Interest in building complex, data-rich user interfaces
- Comfort with Git and collaborative development workflows
- Strong written and oral communication skills and aptitude for working across disciplines
- Enjoys debugging and problem solving
- A strong bias towards understanding how things work rather than accepting the status quo
- Experience with React patterns including hooks, functional components, and component composition
- Exposure to testing frameworks such as Jest, Vitest, or React Testing Library
- Familiarity with component libraries, design systems, or tools like Storybook and Figma
- Exposure to Three.js, React Three Fiber, or other web-based 3D libraries
- Familiarity with CSS-in-JS, Tailwind, or other modern styling approaches
- Exposure to databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL
- Interest in data visualization, real-time interfaces, or interactive 3D applications
COMPENSATION
- Base Salary: $28/hour
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 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.
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