Senior Space Firmware Engineer (C++, RTOS) – Stock Options

Varda Space Industries

El Segundo (CA)

On-site

USD 169,000 - 216,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance
401(k) with match
Stock options
Relocation assistance
Wellness reimbursement
Parental leave

Job summary

Varda Space Industries in El Segundo, CA, is seeking a Senior Firmware Engineer for the Flight Software team to determine spacecraft behavior and build reliable software for orbit operations. You will own all aspects of software development from design to test, writing bare metal, RTOS, or Linux based code in C++, and ensuring high reliability for mission critical systems.

This on-site role offers stock options, relocation support, and a comprehensive benefits program as part of a competitive

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, math, physics, engineering or equivalent technical experience in safety critical software.
  • 5+ 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 C++ and strong language concepts.

Responsibilities

  • Develop reliable firmware to control spacecraft, satellite bus, and reentry capsule operations.
  • Own all aspects of software development from design to integration and testing.
  • Scope projects with requirements capture and initial design trades for open-ended problems.
  • Write quality bare metal, RTOS, or Linux-based software for embedded processors in C++.
  • Build highly reliable and available software systems.
  • Ensure system quality and performance via software test, verification, and validation (V&V).

Skills

C++
Embedded software
RTOS
Linux

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, math, physics, engineering

Job description

Varda Space Industries in El Segundo, CA, is seeking a Senior Firmware Engineer for the Flight Software team to determine spacecraft behavior and build reliable software for orbit operations. You will own all aspects of software development from design to test, writing bare metal, RTOS, or Linux based code in C++, and ensuring high reliability for mission critical systems.

This on-site role offers stock options, relocation support, and a comprehensive benefits program as part of a competitive

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