Senior Embedded Software Engineer

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Senior Embedded Software Engineer in USA

Varda Space Industries
Full time
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USA
11/01/2026
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El Segundo, CA

Responsibilities

Develop reliable C++ firmware for spacecraft, satellite bus, and reentry capsule operations throughout the mission.
Own software development from requirements capture, design, and testing through integration and flight operational support.
Scope projects and perform initial design trades for open-ended problems.
Build structured bare-metal, RTOS-based, or Linux-based software for embedded processors.
Develop highly reliable and available software systems.
Ensure software quality and performance through testing, verification, and validation techniques.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, math, physics, or engineering, or equivalent technical experience in safety-critical software.
At least 5 years of experience developing spacecraft or similar safety-critical software.
Experience developing and testing real-time embedded hardware and software systems.
Experience developing in C++ with a strong understanding of language concepts.
Preferred experience with safety-critical software, especially aerospace applications.
Preferred experience with Python or Rust and knowledge of computer architecture, operating systems, data structures, and computer networking.

Benefits

On-site role in El Segundo, California.
Eligible for incentives in the form of stock options and/or long-term cash awards.
Employment is limited to U.S. persons permitted to access export-controlled technology without an export license.

Salary: $169k - $216k/yr

Varda Space Industries

Varda is building the infrastructure for a thriving orbital economy, from in-orbit pharmaceutical processing to reliable and economical reentry capsules. From new, life-saving pharmaceuticals to more powerful fiber optic cables, there is a world of products used to benefit life on Earth that can ...

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