Senior Flight Software Engineer

Varda Space Industries•El Segundo, CA

1d•$169,067 - $216,031•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Flight Software Engineer determines how Varda spacecraft behave and operate in orbit and builds reliable software to support those operations. The team handles all phases of development, from requirements capture through testing and flight operational support. The position develops software for spacecraft, satellite buses, and reentry capsules, and owns software design, testing, and integration. The role is on-site in El Segundo, California. The salary range is $169,067–$216,031 per year. The role is eligible for incentives in the form of stock options and/or long-term cash awards. Employees must be U.S. persons authorized to access export-controlled technology.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in computer science, mathematics, physics, engineering, or equivalent technical experience in safety-critical software.
At least 5 years of experience developing spacecraft or similar safety-critical software.
C++ development experience and a strong understanding of C++ language concepts.
Must be a U.S. person authorized to access export-controlled technology.

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 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 governing spacecraft, satellite bus, and reentry capsule operations throughout the mission.
Write structured bare-metal, RTOS-based, or Linux-based software in C++ for embedded processors.
Own software development, 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.
Collaborate with the team to communicate and solve problems.