Develop reliable flight software that governs the spacecraft, satellite bus, and reentry capsule throughout the entire mission.
Write high-quality bare-metal, RTOS, or Linux-based embedded software for onboard processors in C++.
Own all aspects of software development, from design through testing and integration.
Scope projects, capture requirements, and perform design trades for open-ended problems.
Ensure system quality and performance through software testing, verification, and validation.

Key requirements

Develop reliable flight software that governs the spacecraft, satellite bus, and reentry capsule throughout the entire mission.
Write high-quality bare-metal, RTOS, or Linux-based embedded software for onboard processors in C++.
Own all aspects of software development, from design through testing and integration.
Scope projects, capture requirements, and perform design trades for open-ended problems.
Ensure system quality and performance through software testing, verification, and validation.

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About the role

Varda Space Industries, headquartered in El Segundo, California, is accelerating the development of commercial space infrastructure. We are seeking a Senior Flight Software Engineer to determine how our spacecraft behave and operate in orbit and to build reliable software that enables missions.

Responsibilities

Basic Qualifications: Preferred Skills and Experience:

Develop reliable flight software that governs the spacecraft, satellite bus, and reentry capsule throughout the entire mission.
Write high-quality bare-metal, RTOS, or Linux-based embedded software for onboard processors in C++.
Own all aspects of software development, from design through testing and integration.
Scope projects, capture requirements, and perform design trades for open-ended problems.
Ensure system quality and performance through software testing, verification, and validation.
Collaborate with teammates and solve problems in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, mathematics, physics, engineering, or equivalent technical experience in safety-critical software.
5+ years of experience developing spacecraft or other safety-critical software.
Strong C++ skills and a solid understanding of language concepts.
End-to-end spacecraft development experience.
Real-time embedded systems development and testing.
Experience with safety-critical aerospace software.
Experience with CCSDS telemetry and telecommand systems.
Familiarity with F' or cFS framework.
Experience with Python or Rust.
Knowledge of basic analog

About the role

Varda Space Industries, headquartered in El Segundo, California, is accelerating the development of commercial space infrastructure. We are seeking a Senior Flight Software Engineer to determine how our spacecraft behave and operate in orbit and to build reliable software that enables missions.

Responsibilities

Basic Qualifications: Preferred Skills and Experience:

Develop reliable flight software that governs the spacecraft, satellite bus, and reentry capsule throughout the entire mission.
Write high-quality bare-metal, RTOS, or Linux-based embedded software for onboard processors in C++.
Own all aspects of software development, from design through testing and integration.
Scope projects, capture requirements, and perform design trades for open-ended problems.
Ensure system quality and performance through software testing, verification, and validation.
Collaborate with teammates and solve problems in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, mathematics, physics, engineering, or equivalent technical experience in safety-critical software.
5+ years of experience developing spacecraft or other safety-critical software.
Strong C++ skills and a solid understanding of language concepts.
End-to-end spacecraft development experience.
Real-time embedded systems development and testing.
Experience with safety-critical aerospace software.
Experience with CCSDS telemetry and telecommand systems.
Familiarity with F' or cFS framework.
Experience with Python or Rust.
Knowledge of basic analog