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Varda Space · El Segundo, CA · Software · first seen 2026-10-01
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About the role

The Senior Flight Software Engineer is responsible for determining how Varda's spacecraft behaves and operates in orbit and building reliable software to ensure it happens. You will work on all phases of development, from requirements capture through testing and flight operational support.

Responsibilities

  • Develop reliable flight software that determines how the spacecraft, satellite bus, and reentry capsule operate throughout the entire mission
  • Write quality structured bare metal, RTOS, or Linux-based software for embedded processors in C++
  • Own all aspects of software development, from design, testing, and integration
  • Scope projects including requirements capture and initial design trades for open-ended problems
  • Ensure system quality and performance through software test, verification, and validation (V&V) techniques
  • Collaborate with the team to communicate and problem-solve in a team environment

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 with development in C++, along with a strong understanding of the language concepts

Preferred skills and experience

  • End-to-end experience building and launching a spacecraft
  • Experience developing and testing real-time embedded systems
  • Experience with safety-critical software, especially for aerospace applications
  • Experience with CCSDS telemetry and telecommand systems
  • Experience with F' or cFS framework
  • Experience with Python or Rust
  • Knowledge of basic analog and digital electronics
  • Familiarity with SPI, I2C, CAN, EtherCAT

Compensation and location

Salary range: $169,067 to $216,031 per year, based on job-related skills, education, experience, and performance. You will be eligible for stock options and long-term cash awards.

This role is on-site in El Segundo, California.

ITAR requirement

You must be a U.S. person as defined by ITAR regulations: U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident, or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) (refugee or asylee). Varda requires U.S. persons only because employees have access to export-controlled technology and items.