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.
- Support the development of satellite command and control, mission planning, and data processing software systems using Elixir/Phoenix and TypeScript/React
- Contribute to team discussions on architecture, design, and code reviews
- Collaborate with engineers across disciplines to build effective systems
- Take on well-scoped tasks and features with guidance from experienced engineers
- Write tests and follow established testing practices to maintain code quality
- Pursuing or recently completed a bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline
- Exposure to functional programming concepts through coursework, personal projects, or prior experience
- Introductory experience with Elixir, Erlang, or similar functional languages (e.g., Haskell, Clojure, F#)
- Familiarity with full stack frameworks like Phoenix or Ruby on Rails
- Basic experience with HTML/CSS and modern JavaScript or TypeScript
- Interest in resilient, fault-tolerant system design and distributed systems
- Strong written and oral communication skills and aptitude for working across disciplines
- Enjoys debugging and problem solving
- A strong bias towards understanding how things work rather than accepting the status quo
- Familiarity with Elixir and OTP concepts including GenServers, supervision trees, or the Actor model
- Familiarity with React or similar modern frontend frameworks
- Exposure to databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL
- Exposure to testing frameworks or practices in any language
- Interest in real-time or game engine backends
- Familiarity with authentication concepts such as OAuth2 or role-based access controls
COMPENSATION
- Base Salary: $28/hour
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.
True Anomaly Centennial, Colorado, USA Office
True Anomaly Engineering and Manufacturing Office
Located in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, about 15 miles south of Downtown Denver, Centennial is the home of True Anomaly HQ. Centennial offers access to both big-city amenities and the country’s best outdoor recreation, a great public school system, and a range of neighborhood options.
True Anomaly Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA Office
True Anomaly Mission Operations Office
CO Springs offers the best of Rocky Mountain living with easy access to nature, hundreds of miles of trails, parks, and open spaces for hiking, biking, and climbing. Colorado Springs is consistently rated one of the best places to live in the US, offers affordability and amazing quality of life
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