Senior Space Embedded Software Engineer
About The Position
The Senior Space Embedded Software Engineer on Varda’s Flight Software team determines how spacecraft behave and operate in orbit and develops reliable software to support those operations. The role spans all phases of development, from requirements capture through testing and flight operational support. The engineer develops firmware for spacecraft, satellite buses, and reentry capsules, and builds reliable embedded software systems using C++ for bare-metal, RTOS, or Linux-based environments. The position is onsite in El Segundo, California. Varda develops commercial space infrastructure, including in-orbit pharmaceutical processing and reentry capsules. Its vehicles and related systems are designed, built, and operated in-house. The company is headquartered in El Segundo, California, with additional offices in Washington, DC, and Huntsville, Alabama.
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.
- Experience developing and testing real-time embedded hardware/software systems.
- Experience developing in C++ and a strong understanding of C++ language concepts.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with safety-critical software, especially aerospace applications.
- Experience with additional programming languages such as Python or Rust.
- Strong understanding of computer architecture, operating systems, data structures, and computer networking.
Responsibilities
- Develop reliable firmware that controls spacecraft, satellite bus, and reentry capsule operations throughout the mission.
- Own software development activities, including design, testing, and integration.
- Scope projects by capturing requirements and conducting initial design trades for open-ended problems.
- Write structured embedded software in C++ for bare-metal, RTOS, or Linux-based systems.
- Build highly reliable and available software systems.
- Ensure system quality and performance through software testing and verification and validation (V&V).
Benefits
- Eligibility for incentives in the form of stock options and/or long-term cash awards.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
