Flight Software Engineer II for Spacecraft Systems

Varda Space Industries; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 144,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support for new hires

Stock options & long-term cash awards

100% health insurance for employees

Job summary

Varda Space Industries in El Segundo, CA, seeks an Embedded Software Engineer II for the Flight Software team to shape spacecraft behavior from requirements through testing and flight ops. You will develop reliable firmware for embedded processors using C++, RTOS, or bare metal, ensuring high reliability and performance.

The role emphasizes end-to-end ownership, including design trades, testing, and integration, with on-site collaboration in our California facility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, math, physics, engineering or equivalent technical experience in safety critical software.

Responsibilities

• Develop reliable firmware to control how the spacecraft, satellite bus, and reentry capsule operate through the entire mission.

Skills

C++

Real-time embedded

Embedded firmware

RTOS

Linux

Python

Rust

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, math, physics, engineering or equivalent technical experience in safety critical software

Tools

Python

Rust

Job description

Varda Space Industries in El Segundo, CA, seeks an Embedded Software Engineer II for the Flight Software team to shape spacecraft behavior from requirements through testing and flight ops. You will develop reliable firmware for embedded processors using C++, RTOS, or bare metal, ensuring high reliability and performance.

The role emphasizes end-to-end ownership, including design trades, testing, and integration, with on-site collaboration in our California facility.