Software Engineer, Simulation (C++)

Remote, USA
Posted Jun 13, 2026
Full-time

True Anomaly is a company focused on building innovative technology for space security and sustainability. They are seeking an experienced C++ Software Engineer to contribute to spacecraft and constellation modeling and simulation software, working in a fast-paced team to develop algorithms for complex orbital mechanics and spacecraft dynamics.

Responsibilities

  • Write well-structured, efficient code using modern C++ best practices (C++ 17 / C++ 20), with a particular emphasis on performance and maintainability
  • Maintain libraries that provide APIs in multiple languages to other applications within True Anomaly
  • Work with other internal teams who leverage our simulation APIs to plan and execute missions, develop advanced algorithms for spacecraft operation, and perform trade-space analyses
  • Collaborate with subject matter experts to identify and implement algorithms in astrodynamics, attitude dynamics, filtering, state estimation, etc
  • Participate in code reviews, architectural discussions, and sprint planning sessions to maintain high standards of software quality and adherence to project timelines

Skills

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, aerospace engineering, a similar discipline, or relevant experience
  • 1-3 years of professional experience being an expert in C++
  • Experience with the Python programming language for scripting and prototyping applications
  • Strong understanding of object-oriented software development practices
  • Current with the language evolution and have good instincts about the cost/benefit balance of adopting new language features
  • Ability to understand new challenges quickly, formulate a plan, get buy-in, and execute
  • Understanding complex distributed systems, and how the components you design and deliver will fit into those larger systems
  • U.S. Citizen and eligible for DoD Secret or TS/SCI clearance
  • Experience developing physics-based modeling and simulation environments (i.e., modeling attitude dynamics or filtering algorithms)
  • Experience with the deployment of C++ applications to embedded compute platforms

Benefits

  • Health
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • HRA/HSA options
  • PTO and paid holidays
  • 401K
  • Parental Leave

Company Overview

  • True Anomaly is builds space security and resilience at the intersection of spacecraft, software, and autonomy. It was founded in 2022, and is headquartered in Centennial, Colorado, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is https://www.trueanomaly.space.

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