Responsibilities
- Partner with flight software development teams to enhance the security posture of onboard spacecraft systems
- Evaluate security aspects of flight control software, control logic, and data transmission protocols
- Define and uphold secure coding standards for embedded software where safety is critical
- Lead threat modeling exercises and assess security architecture in embedded environments
- Embed security testing capabilities into development tooling, test setups, and automated pipelines
- Assist in securing onboard hardware and firmware components
- Work across disciplines to integrate security requirements throughout spacecraft design and deployment
- Provide security support during active missions, including monitoring and incident response
Compensation
Base Salary: Long Beach - $150,000 to $205,000, Denver - $145,000 to $195,000, SF Bay Area - $165,000 to $235,000. Equity and benefits include Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave.
Work Arrangement
On-site — Centennial, CO, SF Bay Area, Long Beach, CA
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.
Compensation
- Base Salary: Long Beach - $150,000 to $205,000, Denver - $145,000 to $195,000, SF Bay Area - $165,000 to $235,000
- Equity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave
What We Offer
- Competitive salary
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge spacecraft technology and define security standards for next-generation space systems
- Professional development and certification support
- Collaborative culture with experienced embedded systems and security professionals
- Equity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave
Other
- This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
- 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
- Work Environment: fast-paced, high-stakes environment where rapid decision-making and adaptability are essential
- Bias towards delivery and iteration to discover the right use cases for security investments
- Must be comfortable taking calculated risks and owning accountability for managing those risks
- Collaborative culture with opportunities for significant ownership and technical leadership
