Software Engineer I, Elixir (New Grad)

Software Engineering

True Anomaly is hiring a Software Engineer I, Elixir (New Grad) in Los Angeles, California. Posted 8 September 2026. Apply directly on True Anomaly's own careers site — no account needed.

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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

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 an Elixir Software Engineer for development of our distributed spacecraft ground control system. 

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. 

This is a 3 month temporary employment engagement. There is potential to convert to regular employment based on performance and business need.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Design, develop, and sustain satellite command and control, mission planning, mission data processing and data analysis software systems using Elixir 
Bring your voice to the table in team collaborations on architecture, design, and code reviews 
Interact and collaborate with engineers from various disciplines to create emergent results

QUALIFICATIONS

0 to 2 years of software development experience 
Bachelor’s degree in computer science or similar discipline or relevant experience 
Exposure to modern functional programming paradigms, esp. Elixir and/or Erlang
Interest in developing resilient and fault-tolerant architectures
Eagerness to develop leadership ability, exceptional written and oral communication skills, and aptitude for working across disciplines 
Enjoys debugging and problem solving live systems 
Familiarity with distributed systems, reasoning about concurrency
U.S. Citizen and eligible for DoD Secret or TS/SCI clearance

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Familiarity with Elixir and OTP including GenServer, Registry, Tasks, Phoenix.PubSub, and Broadway
Relational database experience with PostgreSQL or similar
Experience with monitoring and tracing in a distributed system 
Experience working with real-time applications

COMPENSATION

Base Salary:
- Denver: $75,000
- Long Beach: $80,000

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—Successful candidates will be located near Denver or Colorado Springs. While we observe a hybrid work environment, some work must be done on site.
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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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.

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