Senior Spaceflight Embedded Linux Engineer (C++)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Stock options

401(k) retirement plan with 6% match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid holidays

Job summary

Varda Space Industries, Inc. in El Segundo, CA seeks a Senior Space Embedded Linux Engineer, C++. You will develop flight software for spacecraft and reentry capsules, writing robust C++ across bare metal, RTOS, or Linux stacks.

You will own design, testing, and integration, handling requirements and design trades for complex missions. The role emphasizes end-to-end software lifecycle, with a focus on safety-critical systems, Varda equity benefits, and on-site collaboration in a fast-paced space

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent experience in safety critical software.
• 5+ years developing spacecraft or safety critical software.
• Proficient in C++ and embedded software concepts.

Responsibilities

• Develop reliable flight software for spacecraft, satellite bus, and reentry capsules.
• Write structured C++ for embedded processors in bare metal, RTOS, or Linux environments.
• Own design, testing, and integration activities end-to-end.
• Perform requirements capture and early design trades for open-ended problems.
• Ensure quality through software test, verification, and validation.

Skills

C++

RTOS

Bare metal

Education

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

Tools

CCSDS

F' or cFS framework

Python

Rust

Job description

Varda Space Industries, Inc. in El Segundo, CA seeks a Senior Space Embedded Linux Engineer, C++. You will develop flight software for spacecraft and reentry capsules, writing robust C++ across bare metal, RTOS, or Linux stacks.

You will own design, testing, and integration, handling requirements and design trades for complex missions. The role emphasizes end-to-end software lifecycle, with a focus on safety-critical systems, Varda equity benefits, and on-site collaboration in a fast-paced space