Senior Spaceflight Software Engineer - C++ for Orbit Missions
Varda Space Industries
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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, including the satellite bus and reentry capsule. You will write bare-metal, RTOS, or Linux-based code in C++ and own the software lifecycle from design to integration.
The role requires a 5+ year background in safety-critical aerospace software, a bachelor’s in a technical field, and strong C++ skills.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent experience in safety-critical software.
- 5+ years of experience developing spacecraft or similar safety-critical software.
- Experience with C++ and strong language concepts.
Responsibilities
- Develop reliable flight software for spacecraft, satellite bus, and reentry capsule.
- Write structured bare-metal, RTOS, or Linux-based software in C++ for embedded processors.
- Own all aspects of software development from design, testing, and integration.
- Scope projects with requirements capture and design trades for open-ended problems.
- Ensure system quality and performance through V&V techniques.
- Collaborate effectively with team members.
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Varda Space Industries in El Segundo, CA, is seeking a Flight Software Engineer to develop reliable software for spacecraft, including the satellite bus and reentry capsule. You will write bare-metal, RTOS, or Linux-based code in C++ and own the software lifecycle from design to integration.
The role requires a 5+ year background in safety-critical aerospace software, a bachelor’s in a technical field, and strong C++ skills.
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