Flight Software Engineer (C++) — Spacecraft Systems

Varda Space Industries; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 131,000 - 184,000; Full time

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Job summary

Varda Space Industries in El Segundo, CA is seeking a Flight Software Engineer to develop reliable software for spacecraft, satellite bus, and reentry capsule using C++, bare-metal, RTOS, or Linux environments.

You will own all stages of software development from requirements through test and flight operations support, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure safety-critical performance and mission success. This role may involve CCSDS telemetry concepts and V&V activities.

Qualifications

• 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 with development in C++, along with a strong understanding of the language concepts.

Responsibilities

• Develop reliable flight software that determine how the spacecraft, satellite bus, and reentry capsule operate throughout the entire mission.
• Write quality structured bare metal, RTOS, or Linux based software for embedded processors in C++.
• Own all aspects of software development, from design, testing, and integration.
• Scope projects including requirements capture and initial design trades given open-ended problems.
• Ensure system quality and performance through software test, verification, and validation (V&V) technique.
• Teamwork, communicate and problem solve in a collaborative environment.

Skills

C++

Embedded software

Safety critical software

Spacecraft software

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Varda Space Industries in El Segundo, CA is seeking a Flight Software Engineer to develop reliable software for spacecraft, satellite bus, and reentry capsule using C++, bare-metal, RTOS, or Linux environments.

You will own all stages of software development from requirements through test and flight operations support, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure safety-critical performance and mission success. This role may involve CCSDS telemetry concepts and V&V activities.