Senior Embedded Software Engineer Verified today
About Varda
Varda accelerates commercial space infrastructure development, from in-orbit pharmaceutical processing to reliable reentry capsules. Our W-Series vehicles, satellite buses, C-PICA heat shields, and payloads are built, designed, and operated entirely in-house. We create both the products and infrastructure needed to expand the economic bounds of humankind through the orbital economy.
About This Role
As Senior Embedded Software Engineer on the Flight Software team, you determine how our spacecraft behaves and operates in orbit. You own all phases of development: requirements capture, design, testing, integration, and flight operational support.
Responsibilities
- Develop reliable firmware to control spacecraft, satellite bus, and reentry capsule operation through entire missions
- Own all aspects of software development, from design through 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
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, math, physics, engineering, or equivalent technical experience in safety-critical software
- 5+ years of experience in spacecraft or similar safety-critical software development
- Experience developing and testing real-time embedded hardware and software systems
- Experience developing in C++ with 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 position in El Segundo, California
- Eligible for stock options and long-term cash awards
Requirements
This role requires access to export-controlled items. Varda only hires U.S. persons: U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, or individuals admitted as refugees or granted asylum. Varda participates in E-Verify employment eligibility verification.