Varda

Senior Flight Software Engineer

El Segundo, California, United States

Full Time

8 months ago

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About Varda

The environment of space hold the potential to craft products that profoundly enhance life on Earth. Varda is at the forefront of this endeavor, harnessing the unique environment of low earth orbit to produce these innovations and reintroduce them to our world. Our mission transcends mere exploration; we're expanding the economic horizons of humanity.

At Varda, you'll be positioned at the nexus of ambition and expertise. Our seasoned team, with its rich legacy in aerospace and technology, has honed its skills in the corridors of industry giants. Here, your contributions will be both cherished and critiqued by leaders who, with a wealth of experience behind them, are now devoted to the realm of extraterrestrial manufacturing.

While our aspirations soar high, our path is grounded in technical pragmatism and operational viability. Our conceptual operations are crystalline material processing and reentry, backed by years of research and development anchored in the International Space Station's, and commercial space sectors expansive achievements.

Join Varda, and work to finally create a bustling in-space ecosystem.

About This Role

The Flight Software team is responsible for determining how our spacecraft behaves and operates in orbit, and building reliable software to ensure it happens. The team is responsible for all phases of development, starting from requirements capture through test, and flight operational support.

Responsibilities

Develop reliable flight software to determine how the spacecraft, satellite bus, and reentry capsule operate through the entire mission
Own all aspects of software development, from design, testing, and integration

Requirements

Teamwork, communication, and problem solving in a collaborative environment
Scope projects including requirements capture and initial design trades given open-ended problems
Write quality structured bare metal, RTOS, or Linux based software for embedded processors in C and C++
Build highly reliable and available software systems
Ensure system quality and performance through software test, verification, and validation (V&V) techniques

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent practical experience.
At least 5 years of software development experience.
Experience with one or more general-purpose programming languages, such as C, C++, Python.

Preferred Skills And Experience

Experience developing and testing real-time embedded systems.
Experience with safety-critical software, especially for aerospace applications.
Strong understanding of computer architecture, operating systems, data structures, and computer networking.
Solid working knowledge of math and physics.
Ability to work independently and communicate effectively.

ITAR Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

Benefits

Exciting team of professionals at the top of their field to working by your side
Working in El Segundo, CA - an awesome Southern California beach city with quick access to entertainment and outdoor activities
Equity in a fully funded space startup with potential for significant growth
401(k) matching
Unlimited PTO
Health insurance, including Vision and Dental
Lunch and snacks provided on site every day. Dinners provided twice a week.
Maternity / Paternity leave

Varda Space Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Candidates and employees are always evaluated based on merit, qualifications, and performance. We will never discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, martial status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.

E-Verify Statement

Varda Space Industries, Inc. participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program. The E-Verify program is an Internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Learn more about the E-Verify program.

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