Spacecraft Embedded Software Engineer, C++ Verified today
About Varda
Varda accelerates commercial space infrastructure. The W-Series vehicles are built, designed, and operated in-house by Varda, including pharmaceutical processing payloads, reentry capsules, C-PICA heat shields, and satellite buses. We create products that can only be manufactured in space to directly benefit life on Earth.
What You Will Do
The Embedded Software Engineer on the Flight Software team determines how the spacecraft behaves and operates in orbit. You will own all phases of development from requirements through flight operations.
- Develop reliable firmware to control spacecraft, satellite bus, and reentry capsule operation through the entire mission
- Own all aspects of software development: design, testing, and integration
- Scope projects including requirements capture and initial design trades for 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 techniques
What You Will Bring
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, math, physics, engineering, or equivalent technical experience in safety-critical software
- 3 or more years of experience developing spacecraft or similar safety-critical software
- Experience developing and testing real-time embedded hardware and software systems
- Experience with C++ development and strong understanding of language concepts
Preferred Qualifications
- 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 and Location
Salary range: $131,000 to $184,000 annually. This is an on-site role in El Segundo, CA. Leveling and base salary are determined by job-related skills, education level, experience level, and job performance. Offer compensation also includes stock options under the Company's Equity Incentive Plan.
Benefits
Varda offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees:
Health and Wellness:
- Flexible PTO policy plus 12 paid holidays
- 100% company-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans for employees and dependents with FSA and employer-matched HSA options
- Voluntary accident, hospital, critical illness, and pet insurance
- $120 per month wellness reimbursement for gym and fitness expenses
- 12 weeks of parental leave with supplemental disability leave for California mothers
- Family building, pregnancy, parenting, and menopause benefits via Maven Clinic
- Sponsored One Medical memberships for employees and dependents
Financial and Retirement:
- Substantial incentive equity in a fully funded space start-up
- 401k retirement plan with 6% employer match, immediately vested
- $20 per pay period cell phone reimbursement
- Relocation support for new hires, if needed
Workplace Experience and Perks:
- Fully stocked kitchen with lunch provided daily and dinner provided twice weekly
- Company and team-bonding events, happy hours, and mission-success celebrations
- Complimentary EV charging
ITAR Requirements
Varda employees have access to export-controlled items. We hire only U.S. persons as defined by export control regulations: U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, or individuals admitted as refugees or granted asylum.