# Principal Software Engineer, Spacecraft Simulation at True Anomaly

- Company: True Anomaly
- What the company does: Delivering decisive capabilities for space superiority. Backed by Accel and Menlo.
- Company website: https://www.trueanomaly.space/
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Principal and up
- Location: Denver, CO; Long Beach, CA
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $210K to $325K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-10-30
- Apply by: 2026-12-14
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/trueanomalyinc/jobs/5279880007?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/true-anomaly-principal-software-engineer-spacecraft-simulation/

## About the role

At this level, your impact extends well beyond individual features. The platform you help shape will underpin mission planning, autonomy development, GNC validation, and operational decision-making across a range of scenarios that are technically novel by design. You will set technical direction across the simulation organization, serve as the internal authority on simulation methodology and best practices, and drive the technical culture of the team. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Education: Bachelor's in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science, physics, applied mathematics, or equivalent experience, advanced degree preferred
- Experience: 10+ years of professional software development with deep focus on simulation, scientific computing, or aerospace applications, demonstrated progression into technical leadership roles
- C++: Expert-level proficiency in modern C++ (C++17 or newer), including STL, templates, performance optimization, and large-scale system design
- Python: Proficiency in API design, scripting, automation, and data analysis
- Technical leadership: Proven track record of setting technical direction for large, complex software systems and driving multi-team efforts to delivered capability
- Domain knowledge: Deep expertise in two or more of: ADCS, GNC, thermal control, electric power systems, chemical/electric propulsion, orbital mechanics, or HIL/SIL systems

Tags: Simulation Software

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