Senior Space Embedded Software Engineer

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Senior Space Embedded Software Engineer in USA

Varda Space Industries
Full time
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USA
10/09/2026
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El Segundo, CA

Responsibilities

Develop reliable C++ firmware for spacecraft, satellite buses, and reentry capsules across complete missions.
Own software design, testing, integration, requirements capture, and initial design trades.
Develop structured bare-metal, RTOS-based, or Linux-based software for embedded processors.
Build highly reliable and available software systems.
Ensure software quality and performance through testing, verification, and validation techniques.
Support all phases of development from requirements capture through flight operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, math, physics, 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, particularly aerospace applications.
Preferred experience with Python or Rust.
Strong understanding of computer architecture, operating systems, data structures, and computer networking.
Must qualify as a U.S. person under the stated export-control requirements.

Benefits

On-site work in El Segundo, California.
Flexible PTO, 12 paid holidays, company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance, FSA and employer-matched HSA options.
Voluntary accident, hospital, critical illness, and pet insurance, plus a $120 monthly wellness reimbursement.
Twelve weeks of parental leave and family-building, pregnancy, parenting, menopause, and One Medical benefits.
Stock options and/or long-term cash awards, a 401(k) plan with a 6% employer match, cell phone reimbursement, and relocation support if needed.
Daily lunch, twice-weekly dinner, team events, and complimentary EV charging.

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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