A new space race has begun. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build innovative technology that solves the next generation of engineering, manufacturing, and operational challenges for space security and sustainability.
OUR MISSION
The peaceful use of space is essential for continued prosperity on Earth—from communications and finance to navigation and logistics. True Anomaly builds innovative technology at the intersection of spacecraft, software, and AI to enhance the capabilities of the U.S., its allies, and commercial partners. We safeguard global security by ensuring space access and sustainability for all.
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
YOUR MISSION
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 highly experienced Senior Frontend Software Engineer to contribute to the continuing evolution of our complex spacecraft command and control, mission planning, and modeling and simulation software.
This role is focused on excellence in frontend web development using primarily React and TypeScript. A successful candidate will bring deep enough skill to not just deliver new features but also push the team on our architecture and best practices. They will be a peer who deepens as well as widens our capability to deliver excellent and impactful software.
The application we are building is Mosaic, True Anomaly’s space ground system software. In Mosaic we seek to bring command and control, mission planning, training and education, and modeling and simulation together in a modern enterprise class application that drives space superiority. No space industry experience is required for this role, but experience in deep data-heavy applications capturing complex use cases for sophisticated users is helpful. 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.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Build complex web technology-based frontend space ground system software in line with product requirements and UX / UI designs
- Help drive the architecture and best practices of the Mosaic frontend
- Write testable, scalable, maintainable, and extensible code that follows organization and industry best practices
- Consistently deliver mostly bug free features on time in a high paced work culture
- Collaborate with cross functional teams including space operators, designers, backend engineers, and astrodynamics algorithm engineers
- Contribute to conversations concerning full-stack system and architectural design of complex multi-serviced space ground system and simulation software
QUALIFICATIONS
- 7+ years of software development experience
- Demonstrated excellence in building deep and powerful frontend web applications using React and Typescript
- Deep working knowledge of HTML/CSS and modern TypeScript/JavaScript
- Deep working knowledge of key React support libraries such as Jotai, TanStack, MUI, and D3
- Deep working knowledge of testing frameworks like Jest, Mocha, or Chai
- Extensive experience building, shipping, and maintaining real production software (not just demoware and prototypes)
- Extensive experience working with RESTful, WebSocket, and gRPC based services
- Experience building custom UI component from scratch or built up from existing libraries
- Comfort with Git and Agile tools and processes
- Comfort both contributing to existing systems and building from scratch
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- A strong engineering background in school and/or work experience ideally in Software Engineering, Math, Physics, or other related fields
- Experience with Three.js, React Three Fiber, Babylon, or other web-based 3D
- Experience with game engines (Unity, Unreal, Godot, etc.)
- Experience in UX/UI 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
COMPENSATION
- Colorado Base Salaries: $155,000-$215,000
- California Base Salary: $160,000-$225,000
- Washington D.C. Base Salary: $160,000-$225,000
- Equity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave
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.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Work Location—Successful candidates will be located near Denver, Colorado Springs, Long Beach, or Washington D.C. While we observe a hybrid work environment, some work must be done on site.
- 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. #LI-Hybrid
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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