Senior Space Embedded Software Engineer Verified today
About Varda
Varda is accelerating commercial space infrastructure through in-orbit pharmaceutical processing and reliable reentry capsules. Varda designs and operates its W-Series vehicles in-house, including pharmaceutical processing payloads, capsules, heat shields, and satellite buses.
About This Role
The Senior Embedded Software Engineer on the Flight Software team determines how spacecraft behave and operate in orbit, building reliable software for the entire mission. You are responsible for all phases of development, from requirements capture through testing and flight operational support.
Responsibilities
- Develop reliable firmware to control spacecraft, satellite bus, and reentry capsule operations 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 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 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 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, California
- Stock options and/or long-term cash awards
- Flexible PTO policy plus 12 paid holidays
- 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents
- 401(k) retirement plan with 6% employer match (immediately vested)
- Parental leave, wellness reimbursement, relocation support, and on-site meals