Senior Spacecraft Flight Software Engineer
About The Position
The Senior Spacecraft Flight Software Engineer determines how Varda spacecraft operate in orbit and develops reliable software to support that operation. The team covers all phases of development, from requirements capture through testing and flight operational support. The role develops flight software for spacecraft, satellite buses, and reentry capsules, and owns software design, testing, and integration. This position is on-site in El Segundo, California. Varda develops commercial space infrastructure, including in-orbit pharmaceutical processing and reentry capsules. Its vehicles and associated systems are designed, built, integrated, tested, and operated in-house. Varda is headquartered in El Segundo, California, and also has 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 in C++ and a strong understanding of C++ language concepts.
- Must be a U.S. person as defined in the posting and authorized to work in the United States, due to access to export-controlled items.
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 that determines how spacecraft, satellite buses, and reentry capsules operate throughout a mission.
- Write structured bare-metal, RTOS-based, or Linux-based software for embedded processors in C++.
- 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 the team to communicate and solve problems.
Benefits
- Stock options and/or long-term cash awards.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
