Spacecraft Firmware Engineer II Verified today
About This Role
The Spacecraft Firmware Engineer II on the Flight Software team determines how Varda's spacecraft behaves and operates in orbit. You will be 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.
Required 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++ and 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.
- 401(k) retirement plan with 6% employer match (immediately vested).
Benefits
- Flexible PTO policy plus 12 paid holidays.
- 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents with FSA and employer-matched HSA options.
- $120 per month wellness reimbursement for gym and fitness.
- 12 weeks of parental leave with supplemental disability leave for California mothers.
- Relocation support for new hires, if needed.
- Daily lunch and twice-weekly dinner provided.
- Complimentary EV charging.
ITAR Requirements
This position requires you to be a US person, defined as a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident, or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) (i.e., individual admitted to the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum). Employees have access to export-controlled items and technology.