Senior Mission Software Engineer

Varda Space Industries • El Segundo, CA

38d • $160,000 - $200,000 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Senior Mission Software Engineer at Varda, you will be responsible for developing software solutions for active missions and for providing ground system development and support for customers. The team is responsible for all phases of development, starting from requirements capture through test, and flight operational support.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent practical experience.
• At least 5 years of professional software development experience.
• Experience developing and testing Python.
• Experience with: FastAPI (or equivalent frameworks), containerized software, continuous integration.
• Ability to work independently and communicate effectively.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in developing software for spacecraft operations.
• Experience with micro-service architectures.
• Demonstrated excellence in problem solving and debugging systems.

Responsibilities

• Own all aspects of software development, from design, testing, and integration.
• Scope software projects to solve open-ended operational problems, including requirements capture and initial design trades.
• Support operation of Varda’s spacecraft through launch, manufacturing, and reentry.
• Deploy and maintain your software in the production environments that back Varda’s missions.
• Teamwork, communication, and problem solving in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

• Exciting team of professionals at the top of their field working by your side
• Equity in a fully funded space startup with potential for significant growth (interns excluded)
• 401(k) matching (interns excluded)
• Unlimited PTO (interns excluded)
• Health insurance, including Vision and Dental
• Lunch and snacks provided on site every day. Dinners provided twice a week.
• Maternity / Paternity leave (interns excluded)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior