Senior Embedded Security Engineer, Flight Software

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 opportu…