Software Engineer I, Full Stack
Software Engineer I, Full StackA 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.
The peaceful use of space is essential for continued prosperity on Earthfrom 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.
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
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 Full Stack Software Engineer to contribute across our React/TypeScript frontend and Elixir backend, building features end-to-end across our spacecraft mission control and distributed ground control systems.
You do not need to have experience building space ground systems or experience in aerospace. 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.
Assist in building features that span the full stack, from web-based frontend interfaces (2D and 3D) to distributed backend services powering satellite command and control, mission planning, and data processing
Write testable and maintainable code across both React/TypeScript and Elixir codebases following industry best practices
Work on smaller, well-defined tasks under the guidance of senior engineers, gaining depth across the stack
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including space operators, designers, frontend specialists, backend specialists, and astrodynamics algorithm engineers
Participate in design and code reviews to continually improve code quality across both frontend and backend systems
0-2 years of software development experience
Understanding of HTML/CSS and modern TypeScript/JavaScript
Familiarity with modern React (Hooks, Context API, functional component patterns)
Functional programming experience in Elixir and/or Erlang
Exposure to testing frameworks across the stack (e.g., Jest, Vitest, React Testing Library, ExUnit)
Basic understanding of gRPC, RESTful, WebSocket, or GraphQL-based services
Familiarity with relational databases such as PostgreSQL
Comfort with Git and Agile tools and processes
Comfort both contributing to existing systems and building from scratch
U.S. Citizen and eligible for DoD Secret or TS/SCI clearance
Bachelor's degree in computer science or similar discipline
Some experience building, shipping, and maintaining real production software
Experience using React to build complex yet performant data-rich/dense applications
Understanding of OTP concepts including GenServers, supervision trees, and the Actor model
Experience with distributed systems concepts and fault-tolerant architecture
Experience in Three.js, React Three Fiber, or other web-based 3D libraries and frameworks
Familiarity with component libraries, design systems, Storybook, and CSS-in-JS
Experience with monitoring and tracing in distributed systems
Experience in UI/UX 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
Colorado Base Salary: $90,000 - $115,000
California Base Salary: $95,000 - $120,000
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.
This position will be open until it is successfully filled.