Senior Embedded Software Engineer Verified today
About Varda
Varda is building commercial space infrastructure for in-orbit manufacturing and reliable reentry. Our W-Series vehicles, pharmaceutical processing payloads, reentry capsules, heat shields, and satellite buses are designed, built, and operated in-house. We're creating the products and infrastructure needed to expand the orbital economy.
The Role
As Senior Embedded Software Engineer on the Flight Software team, you will determine how our spacecraft behaves and operates in orbit. You are responsible for all phases of development, from requirements capture through testing and flight operational support.
Responsibilities
- Develop reliable firmware to control how the spacecraft, satellite bus, and reentry capsule operate through the entire mission
- Own all aspects of software development, from design, testing, and integration
- Scope projects including requirements capture and initial design trades given open-ended problems
- Write quality structured bare metal, RTOS, or Linux-based software for embedded processors in C++
- Build highly reliable and available software systems
- Ensure system quality and performance through software test, verification, and validation (V&V) techniques
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, math, physics, engineering, or equivalent technical experience in safety-critical software
- 5+ years of experience in the development of spacecraft or similar safety-critical software
- Experience developing and testing real-time embedded hardware and software systems
- Experience with development in C++, along with a strong understanding of language concepts
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Experience with safety-critical software, especially for aerospace applications
- Experience with additional programming languages such as Python or Rust
- Strong understanding of computer architecture, operating systems, data structures, and computer networking
Compensation and Location
- Salary range: $169,067 to $216,031 per year
- On-site in El Segundo, CA
- Eligible for stock options and/or long-term cash awards
Employment Requirements
This role requires US person status as defined by ITAR regulations. Varda participates in E-Verify to confirm work authorization in the United States.