Spacecraft Embedded Software Engineer II (Real-Time)

Front Door Defense

El Segundo, Northern (CA, KY)

Hybrid

USD 144,000 - 184,000

Full time

4 days ago
Be an early applicant
Application generator

Get a reply from this employer — a resume and cover letter tailored to exactly what they’re hiring for.

Get past ATS filters

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options
Relocation support
401(k) match
Health insurance

Job summary

Varda Space Industries is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer II in El Segundo, CA to determine spacecraft behavior and build reliable flight software from requirements through testing and flight operations. You will own all phases of software development for embedded processors in C++, including bare metal, RTOS, or Linux, ensuring mission success, reliability, and performance.

This on-site role offers stock options, relocation support, and comprehensive health, retirement, and wellness

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, math, physics, engineering or equivalent.
  • 3+ years of experience in the development of spacecraft or similar safety critical software.
  • Experience with real-time embedded hardware/software and C++.

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.

Skills

C++
RTOS
Embedded systems
Real-time software
Safety-critical

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Linux
Bare metal

Job description

Varda Space Industries is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer II in El Segundo, CA to determine spacecraft behavior and build reliable flight software from requirements through testing and flight operations. You will own all phases of software development for embedded processors in C++, including bare metal, RTOS, or Linux, ensuring mission success, reliability, and performance.

This on-site role offers stock options, relocation support, and comprehensive health, retirement, and wellness

Get your free, confidential resume review.
or drag and drop your file here.
Similar jobs

Similar jobs worth comparing

Spacecraft Embedded Software Engineer II - Real-Time Flight
Spacecraft Embedded Software Engineer II - Real-Time Flight

Vardaspace • El Segundo (CA)

On-site
USD 144,000 - 184,000
Stock options
Relocation assistance
Health, Dental & Vision insurance
+2
Embedded Software Engineer II — Real-Time Spacecraft Firmware
Embedded Software Engineer II — Real-Time Spacecraft Firmware

Vardaspace • El Segundo (CA)

On-site
USD 144,000 - 184,000
Stock options
Relocation support
401(k) matching
+1
Spacecraft Embedded Software Engineer II
Spacecraft Embedded Software Engineer II

JobCubby • El Segundo (CA), Northern (KY)

Hybrid
USD 144,000 - 184,000
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
+11
Flight Software Engineer II for Spacecraft Systems
Flight Software Engineer II for Spacecraft Systems

Varda Space Industries • Hawthorne (CA)

On-site
USD 144,000 - 184,000
Relocation support for new hires
Stock options & long-term cash awards
100% health insurance for employees
Flight Software Engineer II: Embedded Spacecraft Systems
Flight Software Engineer II: Embedded Spacecraft Systems

Vardaspace • El Segundo (CA)

On-site
USD 144,000 - 184,000
Stock options
Incentive equity
Relocation support
Spacecraft Firmware Engineer II
Spacecraft Firmware Engineer II

Socket.dev • El Segundo (CA)

On-site
USD 144,000 - 184,000
Stock options
Long-term cash awards
Space Embedded Software Engineer II: Flight Software in Orbit
Space Embedded Software Engineer II: Flight Software in Orbit

JobCubby • El Segundo (CA)

On-site
USD 144,000 - 184,000
Equity incentives
401(k) with 6% match
Relocation support
Embedded Spaceflight Software Engineer (C++)
Embedded Spaceflight Software Engineer (C++)

Vardaspace • El Segundo (CA)

On-site
USD 131,000 - 184,000
Stock options
Relocation support
Health insurance
+1
Spacecraft Firmware Engineer II — Real-Time Embedded
Spacecraft Firmware Engineer II — Real-Time Embedded

Vardaspace • El Segundo (CA)

On-site
USD 144,000 - 184,000
Health, dental, vision insurance
Wellness reimbursement
Parental leave
+5
Flight Embedded Linux Engineer II Spacecraft Software
Flight Embedded Linux Engineer II Spacecraft Software

Varda Space Industries • Los Angeles (CA)

On-site
USD 144,000 - 184,000
Relocation support
Stock options
Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
+2