Senior Orbital Flight Software Engineer

Responsibilities

• Develop reliable flight software that determines how the spacecraft, satellite bus, and reentry capsule operate throughout the entire mission
• Write quality structured bare metal, RTOS, or Linux-based software for embedded processors in C++
• Own all aspects of software development, including design, testing, and integration
• Scope projects including requirements capture and initial design trades for open-ended problems
• Ensure system quality and performance through software test, verification, and validation (V&V) techniques
• Collaborate and problem-solve within a multidisciplinary team environment

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Math, Physics, Engineering, or equivalent technical experience in safety-critical software
• 5+ years of experience in the development of spacecraft or similar safety-critical software
• Strong proficiency in C++ and a deep understanding of the language concepts

Preferred Qualifications

• End-to-end experience building and launching a spacecraft
• Experience developing and testing real-time embedded systems
• Experience with safety-critical software, specifically for aerospace applications
• Experience with CCSDS telemetry and telecommand systems
• Experience with F' or cFS frameworks
• Proficiency with Python or Rust
• Knowledge of basic analog and digital electronics
• Familiarity with communication protocols such as SPI, I2C, CAN, or EtherCAT

Benefits

• Salary range: $169,000 - $217,000 annually
• Substantial incentive equity in a fully funded space start-up
• 401(k) retirement plan with 6% employer match (immediately vested)
• 100% company-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance for employees and dependents
• Flexible PTO policy plus 12 paid holidays
• 12 weeks of parental leave
• Daily lunch provided and dinner provided twice weekly
• Dog-friendly office space

About the Company

Varda is accelerating the development of commercial space infrastructure, from in-orbit pharmaceutical processing to reliable and economical reentry capsules. Our mission is to expand the economic bounds of humankind by creating the products and infrastructure needed so space can directly benefit life on Earth.