About the role

What will you do at True Anomaly?

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.

YOUR MISSION

As a Senior Embedded Security Engineer, you will be responsible for hardening

the security posture of the software that runs on True Anomaly's space vehicles.

Working alongside a team of engineers with diverse backgrounds and skills, you

will develop and secure the software that powers our space vehicles while

ensuring our systems meet the highest standards for safety-critical operations.

In this role, you will

collaborate closely with flight software engineers to
integrate security best practices throughout the development lifecycle.
You will serve as a security subject matter expert responsible for establishing
secure coding standards, designing and implementing security testing harnesses,
and providing hands-on expertise in implementing security controls within
resource constrained embedded environments. Other examples of responsibilities
include implementing and auditing secure boot processes, and runtime hardening,
as well as systems that enforce memory safety, manage secrets and key material,
and protect inter-process and inter-device communication channels.
This is an ideal role for someone who thrives at the intersection of embedded
systems and security, enjoys working on challenging technical problems in
safety-critical environments, and wants to shape the security foundation of
next-generation space systems. As an early member of the team, your decisions
today will have lasting impact on our spacecraft security architecture and
operational capabilities.
This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
RESPONSIBILITIES
* Work with flight software engineers to continuously harden the security of
spacecraft embedded systems
* Conduct security reviews of flight controller software, control systems, and
communication protocols
* Establish and enforce secure coding practices for safety-critical embedded
software
* Perform threat modeling and security architecture reviews for embedded
systems
* Integrate security features into test fixtures and CI/CD pipelines
* Support device security efforts
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure security requirements are
integrated into spacecraft development lifecycle
* Support operational spacecraft deployments with security monitoring and
incident response capabilities
QUALIFICATIONS
A GOOD CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:
* 5+ years of hands-on experience in embedded systems development with a focus
on security
* Strong C/C++ programming skills with deep understanding of memory safety and
secure coding practices
* Background in low-level embedded software architecture, design, and
development with security considerations
* Low-level device driver development experience with security hardening
* Proficiency with embedded systems tools, compilers, debuggers, IDEs, and
static analysis tools
* Strong debugging skills
* Familiarity with embedded security standards and best practices
AN IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL ALSO HAVE:
* Active TS/SCI security clearance or ability to obtain and maintain a security
clearance
* Experience using Ghommit tool.
* Direct experience in spacecraft/satellite embedded software or other
aerospace safety-critical systems
* Experience with secure firmware update mechanisms and anti-tamper techniques
* Knowledge of hardware security modules (HSMs) and secure elements
* Familiarity with space-specific protocols and standards (CCSDS, ECSS)
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
WORK ENVIRONMENT
* Work Location: this role will be fully onsite at our facilities in
Centennial, CO, SF Bay Area, or Long Beach, CA #LI-Onsite
* This role operates in a 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
* Passionate about solving real-world security problems in resource-constrained
embedded environments
* Collaborative culture with opportunities for significant ownership and
technical leadership
* Direct access to leadership and opportunity to influence spacecraft security
architecture
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
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 know.
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.

Which skills does this role require?

Embedded systemsC/C++Secure codingMemory safetyDevice driver developmentCryptographic implementationsStatic analysis toolsDebuggingOscilloscopesLogic analyzersProtocol analyzersThreat modelingSecurity architectureCI/CD pipelinesFirmware validationSecure bootEmbedded SystemsSpacecraftSecurity EngineeringC++CFirmwareCryptographySecure BootThreat ModelingCI/CDDevice DriversMemory SafetyAerospaceSafety-criticalHSMAnti-tamperCCSDSECSSTS/SCIITARStatic AnalysisInstrumentationProtocol AnalysisEmbedded Security

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