Spacecraft Flight Software Engineer — On-Site in El Segundo

Varda Space Industries; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Unlimited PTO

Health insurance

Lunch and snacks provided

Equity in a startup

Job summary

Varda Space Industries is seeking a Flight Software Developer to ensure spacecraft operate effectively in orbit. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and over 3 years of experience in safety-critical software development, particularly in C++.

This role is based in El Segundo, California, and involves developing reliable flight software and collaborating with a talented team. Additional benefits include competitive salary and stock options.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in the development of spacecraft or similar safety critical software.
• Strong understanding of C++ language concepts.
• Experience in developing real-time embedded systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop reliable flight software for spacecraft and satellite bus.
• Write quality software for embedded processors in C++.
• Own all aspects of software development, from design to integration.

Skills

C++ development

Safety critical software

Embedded systems

Collaboration

Education

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

Tools

RTOS

Python

Rust

Job description

Varda Space Industries is seeking a Flight Software Developer to ensure spacecraft operate effectively in orbit. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and over 3 years of experience in safety-critical software development, particularly in C++.

This role is based in El Segundo, California, and involves developing reliable flight software and collaborating with a talented team. Additional benefits include competitive salary and stock options.