Senior Spacecraft Embedded Software Engineer Verified today
About Varda
Varda accelerates commercial space infrastructure, from in-orbit pharmaceutical processing to reentry capsules. The W-Series vehicles, including satellite buses, capsules, and C-PICA heat shields, are built and operated in-house by Varda.
About This Role
The Senior Embedded Software Engineer on the Flight Software team is responsible for determining how Varda's spacecraft behaves and operates in orbit. You will handle 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 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 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, California.
- Eligible for stock options and long-term cash awards.
- 401(k) retirement plan with 6% employer match (immediately vested).
- 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents.
- Flexible PTO policy plus 12 paid holidays.
- $120 per month wellness reimbursement.
- 12 weeks of parental leave.
- Relocation support available.