Senior Flight Software Engineer

Varda Space•El Segundo, CA

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Flight Software Engineer determines how Varda spacecraft behave and operate in orbit and develops reliable software to support those operations. The team works across all phases of development, from requirements capture through testing and flight operational support. The role involves developing software for spacecraft, satellite buses, and reentry capsules, and owning software design, testing, and integration. This position is on-site in El Segundo, California.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in computer science, math, physics, engineering, or equivalent technical experience in safety-critical software.
At least 5 years of experience developing spacecraft or similar safety-critical software.
Experience developing in C++ and a strong understanding of the language's concepts.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Develop reliable flight software that determines how the spacecraft, satellite bus, and reentry capsule operate throughout the mission.
Write structured bare-metal, RTOS-based, or Linux-based software for embedded processors in C++.
Own software development activities, including design, testing, and integration.
Scope projects, capture requirements, and conduct initial design trades for open-ended problems.
Ensure system quality and performance through software testing, verification, and validation techniques.
Work collaboratively with the team to communicate and solve problems.