Spacecraft Embedded Software Engineer II

Varda Space•El Segundo, CA

8h•Onsite

About The Position

The Embedded Software Engineer II on the Flight Software team is responsible for determining how our spacecraft behaves & operates in orbit and building reliable software to ensure it happens. They are responsible for all phases of development, starting from requirements capture through testing and flight operational support.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in computer science, math, physics, engineering or equivalent technical experience in safety critical software.
3+ years of experience in the development of spacecraft or similar safety critical software.
Experience developing and testing real-time embedded hardware / software systems.
Experience with development in C++, along with a strong understanding of language concepts.

Nice To Haves

Experience with safety-critical software, especially for 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 how the spacecraft, satellite bus, and reentry capsule operate through the entire mission.
Own all aspects of software development, from design, testing, and integration.
Scope projects including requirements capture and initial design trades given open-ended problems.
Write quality structured bare metal, RTOS, or Linux based software for embedded processors in C++.
Build highly reliable and available software systems.
Ensure system quality and performance through software test, verification, and validation (V&V) techniques.

Benefits

Flexible PTO policy + 12 paid holidays
100% company-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans for employees and dependents with FSA and employer-matched HSA options
Voluntary accident, hospital, critical illness, and pet insurance
$120/month wellness reimbursement for gym and fitness expenses
12 weeks of parental leave (with supplemental disability leave for CA mothers)
Family building, pregnancy, parenting and menopause benefits via Maven Clinic
Sponsored One Medical memberships for employees and their dependents
Substantial incentive equity in a fully funded space start-up
401(k) retirement plan with 6% employer match (immediately vested)
$20/pay period cell phone reimbursement
Relocation support for new hires, if needed
Fully stocked kitchen with lunch provided daily and dinner provided twice weekly
Company and team-bonding events, happy hours and mission-success celebrations
Complimentary EV charging