Senior Space Embedded Software Engineer Verified today
About Varda
Varda is building commercial space infrastructure for in-orbit pharmaceutical processing and reliable reentry capsules. The W-Series vehicles, heat shields, satellite buses, and processing payloads are all designed and operated in-house. Founded in 2021, Varda's team includes veterans from SpaceX, Blue Origin, and major pharmaceutical companies.
The Role
As Senior Space Embedded Software Engineer on the Flight Software team, you determine how our spacecraft behaves and operates in orbit. You own all phases of software development from requirements 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: design, testing, and integration
- Scope projects including requirements capture and initial design trades
- 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 experience developing spacecraft or similar safety critical software
- Experience developing and testing real-time embedded hardware/software systems
- Experience with C++ development and strong understanding of language concepts
Preferred Skills
- Safety-critical software experience, especially aerospace applications
- 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
ITAR Requirements
You must be a U.S. person as defined by export control regulations: U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident, or individual admitted as a refugee or granted asylum. This role requires access to export-controlled items.