True Anomaly
space
SoftwareEngineer(I-II),Prototype
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“Software Engineer (I-II), Prototype at True Anomaly. Skills: software prototype engineering, rapid prototyping, application development, integration, automation, data pipelines, API integration, database management, AI-assisted development. Build rapid prototypes and proof-of-concept applications to answer executive-level business questions. Explore and integrate existing corporate APIs, databases, and infrastructure to automate reporting and organizational workflows”
What You'll Achieve.
deliver decisive capabilities for space superiority; enable the U. S. and its Allies to secure the space environment and counter threats from the ultimate high ground; transform business questions into working applications, integrations, and automated workflows; enable data-driven decision making at the highest levels of the organization; automate reporting and organizational workflows; Transform manual processes into automated solutions
Industry & Context.
transform business questions into working applications, integrations, and automated workflows; navigate complex corporate systems; connect disparate data sources; build practical solutions; Evaluate and adopt appropriate technologies for each use case without over-engineering
some work must be done on site, Work environment—the work 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., 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.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience), 0-4 years of software development experience across multiple languages and frameworks, fundamentals in data structures, algorithms, and system design, Demonstrated ability to build working applications from ambiguous requirements, Experience with REST APIs, authentication protocols, and common integration patterns, Proficiency in at least two of: Python, TypeScript/JavaScript, Go, or similar modern languages, Practical experience with databases (SQL and NoSQL) and data transformation, Track record of shipping projects quickly without sacrificing code quality, 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
Nice to Have
Experience working directly with executive or senior leadership teams, Proven ability to use AI-assisted development tools (Claude, GitHub Copilot, etc. ) effectively, Experience building internal tools, dashboards, or automation workflows, Knowledge of data visualization libraries and frameworks, Comfort operating in ambiguous environments with shifting priorities, written and verbal communication skills for non-technical audiences, Natural curiosity and self-directed learning ability, Experience with ETL/data pipeline tools and orchestration frameworks
What You'll Do.
Build rapid prototypes and proof-of-concept applications to answer executive-level business questions
Explore and integrate existing corporate APIs
and infrastructure to automate reporting and organizational workflows
Design and implement data pipelines that synthesize information across multiple systems
Transform manual processes into automated solutions with appropriate error handling and monitoring
Collaborate directly with executive stakeholders to understand requirements and iterate on solutions
Maintain clear documentation and write maintainable code despite aggressive timelines
Leverage AI-assisted development tools (particularly Claude) to accelerate development cycles
Evaluate and adopt appropriate technologies for each use case without over-engineering
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate directly with executive stakeholders to understand requirements and iterate on solutions; we are better together
Communication Scope
written and verbal communication skills for non-technical audiences
Full Job Description
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. YOUR MISSION As an Software Prototype Engineer at True Anomaly, you will serve as the technical accelerator for our executive leadership team. Your role is to rapidly transform business questions into working applications, integrations, and automated workflows. You'll navigate complex corporate systems, connect disparate data sources, and build practical solutions that enable data-driven decision making at the highest levels of the organization. This role requires equal parts technical velocity and engineering judgment. RESPONSIBILITIES Build rapid prototypes and proof-of-concept applications to answer executive-level business questions Explore and integrate existing corporate APIs, databases, and infrastructure to automate reporting and organizational workflows Design and implement data pipelines that synthesize information across multiple systems Transform manual processes into automated solutions with appropriate error handling and monitoring Collaborate directly with executive stakeholders to understand requirements and iterate on solutions Maintain clear documentation and write maintainable code despite aggressive timelines Leverage AI-assisted development tools (particularly Claude) to accelerate development cycles Evaluate and adopt appropriate technologies for each use case without over-engineering QUA
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