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Varda Space · El Segundo, CA · Software · first seen 2026-07-30
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What you will do

The Firmware Software Engineer on the Flight Software team determines how the spacecraft, satellite bus, and reentry capsule operate in orbit and builds reliable software to make it happen. You will own all phases of development from requirements capture through test and flight operational support.

  • 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.

What you will bring

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, math, physics, engineering or equivalent technical experience in safety critical software.
  • 3+ 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.

Nice to have

  • 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.

Compensation

  • Salary range: $131,000 to $184,000 annually.
  • Stock options under the Company's Equity Incentive Plan.
  • On-site in El Segundo, CA.

Requirements

Varda requires employees to be U.S. persons due to access to export-controlled items. "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).