Senior Spacecraft 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

• Competitive salary range ($169,000 - $217,000 annually)
• Equity in a fully funded space startup
• 401(k) matching
• Unlimited PTO
• Comprehensive health insurance, including Vision and Dental
• On-site lunch and snacks daily, with dinners provided twice a week
• Maternity and Paternity leave

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.