Senior Space Flight Software Engineer

Varda Space•El Segundo, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Varda is developing commercial space infrastructure, including in-orbit pharmaceutical processing and reentry capsules. Its W-Series vehicles and associated systems are designed, built, and operated in-house. Varda is headquartered in El Segundo, California, with additional offices in Washington, DC, and Huntsville, Alabama. The Senior Space Flight Software Engineer determines how Varda’s spacecraft behave and operate in orbit and builds reliable software to support those operations. The team works across all phases of development, from requirements capture through testing and flight operational support. The position develops embedded flight software for spacecraft, satellite buses, and reentry capsules, and owns software design, testing, and integration. This role is on-site in El Segundo, California. The position requires U.S. person status because employees have access to export-controlled items. Varda participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program and is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive environment.

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 in C++ and a strong understanding of C++ language concepts.
Must qualify as a U.S. person: a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident, or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

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 the operation of the spacecraft, satellite bus, and reentry capsule throughout the mission.
Write structured bare-metal, RTOS-based, or Linux-based software in C++ for embedded processors.
Own software development activities, including design, testing, and integration.
Scope projects, capture requirements, and perform initial design trades for open-ended problems.
Ensure system quality and performance using software testing, verification, and validation techniques.
Collaborate with teammates to communicate and solve problems.