Spacecraft Embedded Software Engineer II Verified today
About Varda
Varda is accelerating commercial space infrastructure development, from in-orbit pharmaceutical processing to reliable reentry capsules. Varda's W-Series vehicles are built, designed, and operated in-house, including pharmaceutical processing payloads, capsules, C-PICA heat shields, and satellite buses.
About This Role
The Embedded Software Engineer II on the Flight Software team determines how spacecraft behave and operate in orbit, building reliable software to ensure mission success. 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 techniques
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, math, physics, engineering or equivalent technical experience in safety critical software
- 3 or more 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: $144,020 to $184,026 per year
- On-site in El Segundo, California
- Stock options and long-term cash awards eligibility
- 401(k) retirement plan with 6% employer match (immediately vested)
- Comprehensive benefits including 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Flexible PTO policy plus 12 paid holidays
- 12 weeks of parental leave
- Relocation support for new hires, if needed
Employment Requirements
Varda requires that employees have access to export-controlled items. The company hires only U.S. persons: U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, or individuals admitted to the U.S. as refugees or granted asylum. Varda participates in E-Verify.