Senior Spacecraft Embedded Software Engineer

Digitailor; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 169,000 - 216,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Long-term cash awards

Job summary

Varda is seeking a Senior Spacecraft Embedded Software Engineer to join our Flight Software team in El Segundo, CA. You will determine how our spacecraft behaves and build reliable software for in-orbit operation, from requirements capture to testing and flight operations support.

The role requires a Bachelor's in a technical field and 5+ years in safety-critical software, with C++ expertise and experience in real-time embedded systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS, math, physics, engineering or equivalent safety-critical software experience.
• 5+ years of experience developing spacecraft or other safety-critical software.
• Experience with real-time embedded hardware/software and C++.

Responsibilities

• Develop reliable firmware to control spacecraft, satellite bus, and reentry capsule.
• Own all software development phases: design, testing, integration.
• Scope projects with requirements capture and design trades.
• Write bare metal, RTOS, or Linux-based embedded software in C++.

Skills

C++

Embedded software

RTOS

Linux

Real-time systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Job description

About Varda Low Earth orbit is open for business. Varda is accelerating the development of commercial space infrastructure, from in-orbit pharmaceutical processing to reliable and economical reentry capsules. Varda’s W-Series vehicles are built, designed, and operated by Varda in-house, including the pharmaceutical processing payloads, the capsules, the C-PICA heat shields, and the satellite buses. From life-saving pharmaceuticals to more powerful fiber optics, there is a world of products used on Earth today that can only be manufactured in space. Varda is accelerating innovation in the orbital economy by creating both the products and infrastructure needed so space can directly benefit life on Earth. Our mission is to expand the economic bounds of humankind. Our team is uniquely suited to accomplishing this goal, with leadership and staff comprised of veterans from SpaceX, Blue Origin, major pharmaceutical companies and Silicon Valley. Varda was founded in January 2021 by Will Bruey and Delian Asparouhov with significant backing from world class investors including Khosla Ventures, Lux Capital, Founders Fund, Caffeinated Capital, General Catalyst, and Also Capital. Varda is headquartered in El Segundo, California, where we have offices and a production facility where our vehicles, equipment, and materials are built, integrated, and tested. Varda also has offices in Washington, DC and Huntsville, AL. Join Varda, and work to create a bustling in-space ecosystem. About This Role The Senior Spacecraft Embedded Software Engineer on the Flight Software team is responsible for determining how our spacecraft behaves & operates in orbit and building reliable software to ensure it happens. They are responsible for all phases of development, starting from requirements capture through testing and flight operational support.

Responsibilities

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

Basic 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 development in C++, along with a strong understanding of language concepts. Preferred Skills and Experience Experience with safety-critical software, especially for aerospace applications. Experience with additional programming languages such as Python or Rust. Strong understanding of computer architecture, operating systems, data structures, and computer networking.

Pay Range

Salary range: Senior Software: $169,067 - $216,031/ per year. This role is on-site in El Segundo, CA. Leveling and base salary is determined by job-related skills, education level, experience level, and job performance. You will be eligible for incentives in the form of stock options and/or long-term cash awards. ITAR Requirements Varda, like all employers, must ensure that its employees working in the United States are lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. Additionally, our employees are exposed to and have access to certain export-controlled items. Because our employees are provided access to export-controlled items, our policy is to only hire “U.S. persons” who are permitted to have access to our technology without an export license. “US person” means: U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident, or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) (i.e., individual admitted to the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum). Candidates and employees are always evaluated based on merit, qualifications, and performance. We will never discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, martial status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.