YOUR MISSION

Software" is the central nervous system for True Anomaly’s engineering and product thesis. Software bridges the gap between military objectives, theoretical astrodynamics and the human and autonomous control of spacecraft and ground systems in time and space. True Anomaly is seeking a dedicated Senior Front End Software Engineer to contribute to the continuing evolution of our complex spacecraft modeling and simulation software.  

This" is a high-autonomy, high-accountability role. You'll own entire feature domains from conception to production, drive architectural decisions that affect the entire frontend surface, and set the standard for code quality that junior and mid-level engineers will follow. You won't wait to be assigned work, you'll identify what needs to be done, propose solutions, and drive them to completion. When you see tech debt, you'll flag it, scope it, and champion the work to address it. When patterns aren't serving us, you'll propose better ones and lead their adoption. 

You" do not need to have experience building space ground systems or experience in aerospace. You’ll have ownership of challenging, greenfield problems and a chance to fundamentally impact the outcome of future conflict (and the future of the company), all while enjoying world-class benefits including platinum healthcare, flexible work hours/location, highly competitive compensation and a generous stock options package. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own" and deliver complex" 2D and 3D web-based frontend features end-to-end, from technical design through production deployment and iteration
• Drive" architectural direction for" frontend systems, establishing patterns and conventions that scale across the team and codebase
• Proactively" identify and" address technical" debt, performance bottlenecks, and opportunities for refactoring
• Set" the quality bar through" rigorous code review, championing testing practices, and writing code that serves as a reference implementation for the team
• Mentor" and elevate junior" and mid-level engineers through pairing, design discussions, and constructive code review that teaches, not just approves
• Collaborate" as a technical partner with" product, design, backend engineers, QA, space operators, and astrodynamics algorithm engineers-contributing to system-wide architectural decisions
• Ship" efficiently and iteratively," breaking complex work into well-scoped increments while maintaining a bias toward completion over perfection
• Document" decisions and patterns," ensuring the team's collective knowledge grows and onboarding becomes easier over time "

WHAT" SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE IN THIS ROLE 

• You" see a PR from a junior engineer that works but violates codebase conventions-you don't just approve it; you take the time to explain the patterns and why they matter
• You" notice a component is being copy-pasted across the codebase-you propose and implement an abstraction, then document when and how to use it
• You're" assigned a feature and the requirements are ambiguous-you proactively clarify with product and design, propose a technical approach, and share it with the team before diving into implementation
• You" see downtime as an opportunity, not a break-you're the kind of engineer who notices the flaky test everyone's been ignoring and decides to finally fix it
• You" disagree with an architectural decision-you articulate your concerns constructively, propose alternatives with tradeoffs, and commit fully once a decision is made
• You're" thinking beyond your current ticket-you're aware of how your work fits into the broader product roadmap and technical direction, and you surface risks or opportunities early "

QUALIFICATIONS

• 7  years of" software development experience
• Expert-level" command of" HTML/CSS and modern TypeScript/JavaScript, including nuanced understanding of performance implications and browser internals
• Deep" expertise in" modern React, including advanced patterns (compound components, render props, custom hooks architecture), state management strategies, and performance optimization techniques
• Strong" testing philosophy" and hands-on experience with Vitest, React Testing Library, and end-to-end testing frameworks, you understand what to" test, not just how"
• Proven" experience designing" and evolving component libraries, design systems, and CSS architecture at scale
• Fluency" with gRPC, RESTful and WebSocket based services, including debugging integration issues and contributing to API design discussions
• Comfort" operating across" the stack" when needed, you can read backend code, understand infrastructure constraints, and collaborate effectively with backend engineers
• Track" record of" working in Git-based workflows with high standards for commit hygiene, PR quality, and collaborative review processes
• U.S." Citizen and eligible for DoD Secret or TS/SCI clearance

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• A" strong engineering background in school and/or work experience ideally in Software Engineering, Math, Physics, or other related fields
• Experience" as a technical" lead or primary frontend architect on" a product with real users and production constraints
• Experience" building and shipping complex, data-dense" applications with" demanding performance requirements (large datasets, real-time updates, complex visualizations)
• Deep" experience" with Three.js, React Three Fiber, or other web-based 3D libraries, including performance profiling and optimization
• Experience" in UI/UX design collaboration and tools like Figma, you can speak the language of design and advocate for engineering constraints
• Practical" space industry experience
• Strong" collaboration and communication skills that let

COMPENSATION

• Base Salary:$135,000" - $195,000
• Equity" Benefits" including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave "

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, location, and experience. 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work Location-This is a fully onsite role. Candidates must be based in or able to commute to our Denver or Long Beach office daily.
• Work environment-the work environment; temperature, noise level, inside or outside, or other factors that will affect the person's working conditions while performing the job.
• Physical demands-the physical demands of the job, including bending, sitting, lifting and driving.

This position will be open until it is successfully filled. To submit your application, please follow the directions below."

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