Senior Embedded Software Engineer Verified today
About Varda
Varda is building commercial space infrastructure, including in-orbit pharmaceutical processing and reentry capsules. Varda designs, builds, and operates W-Series vehicles in-house, including payloads, capsules, heat shields, and satellite buses.
The Role
The Senior Embedded Software Engineer on the Flight Software team determines how the spacecraft behaves and operates in orbit. You are responsible for all phases of development from requirements capture through testing and flight operational support.
Your 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 for 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 techniques
Required 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++ and strong understanding of language concepts
Preferred Skills
- 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 long-term cash awards
Export Control Requirement
This role requires access to export-controlled items. You must be a U.S. person: U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident, or an individual admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.