Senior Spacecraft Embedded Software Engineer
About The Position
The Senior Spacecraft Embedded Software Engineer is part of the Flight Software team and determines how Varda spacecraft operate in orbit, building reliable software to support that operation. The role covers 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 owns software design, testing, and integration. The position is on-site in El Segundo, California. Varda develops commercial space infrastructure, including in-orbit pharmaceutical processing and reentry capsules. Its W-Series vehicles and associated payloads, capsules, heat shields, and satellite buses are designed, built, integrated, and tested in-house. Varda is headquartered in El Segundo, California, with additional offices in Washington, DC, and Huntsville, Alabama.
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 and testing real-time embedded hardware/software systems.
- Experience developing in C++ and a strong understanding of C++ language concepts.
- Must be a U.S. person eligible to access export-controlled items, as defined in the posting.
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 to control spacecraft, satellite buses, and reentry capsules throughout the mission.
- Own software development activities, including design, testing, and integration.
- Scope projects, capture requirements, and perform initial design trades for open-ended problems.
- Write quality, structured software for embedded processors using C++, including bare-metal, RTOS-based, or Linux-based software.
- Build highly reliable and available software systems.
- Ensure system quality and performance through software testing, verification, and validation (V&V).
Benefits
- Eligible 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
