True Anomaly
Principal Software Engineer, Spacecraft Simulation
$210K–$325K
Denver, CO +3 · Principal · Full-time · Posted Oct 30, 2026
- Location
- Denver, CO
Long Beach, CA
Denver, CO
Long Beach, CA - Experience
- 10+ years of professional software development focused on simulation, scientific computing, or aerospace applications; demonstrated progression into technical leadership roles.
- Education
- Bachelor's in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science, physics, applied mathematics, or equivalent experience; advanced degree preferred.
- Visa sponsorship
- 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 required U.S. Department of State authorizations under export regulations.
About the job
Leads the technical vision and development of a spacecraft simulation platform for mission planning, autonomy, guidance and control validation, and operational decision-making.
What you'll do
- Set the simulation platform’s long-term technical strategy, architecture, engineering standards, and verification and validation practices.
- Lead development of production-quality multi-physics simulation software, numerical methods, and C++/Python APIs.
- Provide technical leadership across teams through architecture guidance, mentorship, collaboration, and cross-functional representation.
What they ask for
- Expert-level modern C++ proficiency (C++17 or newer) and proficiency in Python API design, scripting, automation, and data analysis.
- Proven technical leadership setting direction for complex software systems and driving multi-team efforts.
- Deep expertise in at least two listed domains, including ADCS, GNC, thermal control, power systems, propulsion, orbital mechanics, or HIL/SIL systems.
- Experience defining and executing verification and validation frameworks for physics-based models, including uncertainty quantification and validation against test or flight data.
Nice to have
- Advanced degree; experience with hypersonic modeling, advanced physics-based simulation, or numerical methods.
- Experience with scalable simulation infrastructure, HIL/SIL systems, or published work, presentations, or patents in related fields.
Pay
$210,000 - $325,000 USD base salary
Tools
C++17, Python, STL, Git, CI/CD, CMake, Bazel, Docker
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