Space Embedded Software Engineer II
Varda Space Industries9 hours ago
El Segundo, CA, USAMid Level
Base Salary
$144k - $184k/yr
Responsibilities
- Develop reliable firmware controlling spacecraft, satellite bus, and reentry capsule operations throughout the mission.
- Own software design, development, testing, integration, verification, and validation.
- Capture requirements and scope projects, including initial design trades for open-ended problems.
- Write structured bare-metal, RTOS, or Linux-based embedded software in C++.
- Build highly reliable and available software systems and provide flight operational support.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, math, physics, or engineering, or equivalent technical experience in safety-critical software.
- At least 3 years of experience developing spacecraft or similar safety-critical software.
- Experience developing and testing real-time embedded hardware and software systems.
- Strong C++ development experience and understanding of C++ language concepts.
- Preferred: aerospace safety-critical software experience, Python or Rust experience, and knowledge of computer architecture, operating systems, data structures, and computer networking.
Benefits
- Flexible PTO, 12 paid holidays, and company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance with FSA and employer-matched HSA options.
- Voluntary accident, hospital, critical illness, and pet insurance, plus a $120/month wellness reimbursement.
- 12 weeks of parental leave, family-building and related benefits through Maven Clinic, and sponsored One Medical memberships.
- Substantial incentive equity, a 401(k) with a 6% immediately vested employer match, cell phone reimbursement, and relocation support if needed.
- Daily lunch, twice-weekly dinner, company events, happy hours, mission celebrations, and complimentary EV charging.
- Full-time, on-site role in El Segundo, California.
About Varda Space Industries
Varda is building the infrastructure for a thriving orbital economy, from in-orbit pharmaceutical processing to reliable and economical reentry capsules. From new, life-saving pharmaceuticals to more powerful fiber optic cables, there is a world of products used to benefit life on Earth that can only be manufactured in space. Our mission is to expand the economic bounds of humankind.