Software Engineer I, Full Stack at True Anomaly in Long Beach, CA

Summary: True Anomaly is a company focused on innovative technologies for space security and sustainability. They are seeking a Full Stack Software Engineer to contribute to their React/TypeScript frontend and Elixir backend, building features for spacecraft mission control and ground control systems. Responsibilities: - Assist in building features that span the full stack, from web-based frontend interfaces (2D and 3D) to distributed backend services powering satellite command and control, mission planning, and data processing - Write testable and maintainable code across both React/TypeScript and Elixir codebases following industry best practices - Work on smaller, well-defined tasks under the guidance of senior engineers, gaining depth across the stack - Collaborate with cross-functional teams including space operators, designers, frontend specialists, backend specialists, and astrodynamics algorithm engineers - Participate in design and code reviews to continually improve code quality across both frontend and backend systems Required Qualifications: - 0-2 years of software development experience - Understanding of HTML/CSS and modern TypeScript/JavaScript - Familiarity with modern React (Hooks, Context API, functional component patterns) - Functional programming experience in Elixir and/or Erlang - Exposure to testing frameworks across the stack (e.g., Jest, Vitest, React Testing Library, ExUnit) - Basic understanding of gRPC, RESTful, WebSocket, or GraphQL-based services - Familiarity with relational databases such as PostgreSQL - Comfort with Git and Agile tools and processes - Comfort both contributing to existing systems and building from scratch - U.S. Citizen and eligible for DoD Secret or TS/SCI clearance Preferred Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in computer science or similar discipline - Some experience building, shipping, and maintaining real production software - Experience using React to build complex yet performant data-rich/dense applications - Understanding of OTP concepts including GenServers, supervision trees, and the Actor model - Experience with distributed systems concepts and fault-tolerant architecture - Experience in Three.js, React Three Fiber, or other web-based 3D libraries and frameworks - Familiarity with component libraries, design systems, Storybook, and CSS-in-JS - Experience with monitoring and tracing in distributed systems - Experience in UI/UX design and support tools like Figma - Strong collaboration and communication skills that let you thrive in a culture that values respectful, professional, and constructive conflict Required Skills: React, TypeScript, Elixir Important Skills: HTML/CSS, JavaScript, gRPC, RESTful services, PostgreSQL Nice-to-Have Skills: Agile tools, Collaboration skills Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave