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Varda Space · El Segundo, CA · Software · first seen 2026-10-26
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About the Role

The Senior Spacecraft Embedded Software Engineer on the Flight Software team determines how Varda's spacecraft behaves and operates in orbit. You are responsible for all phases of development, from requirements capture through testing and flight operational support.

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 (V&V) 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

  • 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 Details

  • Salary range: $169,067 to $216,031 per year.
  • On-site in El Segundo, CA.
  • Stock options and/or long-term cash awards eligible.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. person as defined by ITAR regulations: U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident, or protected individual admitted to the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum. Access to export-controlled items is required for this role.