Senior Spacecraft Flight Software Engineer

Senior Spacecraft Flight Software EngineerThe Senior Spacecraft Flight Software Engineer 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 testing and flight operational support.ResponsibilitiesDevelop reliable flight software that determine 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, from design, testing, and integration.Scope projects including requirements capture and initial design trades given open-ended problems.Ensure system quality and performance through software test, verification, and validation (V&V) technique.Teamwork, communicate and problem solve in a collaborative environment.Basic QualificationsBachelor'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.Experience with development in C++, along with a strong understanding of the language concepts.Preferred Skills and ExperienceEnd-to-end experience building and launching a spacecraft.Experience developing and testing real-time embedded systems.Experience with safety-critical software, especially for aerospace applications.Experience with CCSDS telemetry and telecommand system.Experience with F' or cFS framework.Experience with Python, or Rust.Knowledge of basic analog and digital electronics.Familiarity with SPI, I2C, CAN, EtherCAT.Pay RangeSalary range: Senior Software Engineer: $169,067 - $216,031/ per year.This role is on-site in El Segundo, CA.Leveling and base salary is determined by job-related skills, education level, experience level, and job performance.You will be eligible for incentives in the form of stock options and/or long-term cash awards.BenefitsConsider your benefits covered for launch. At Varda, we invest in benefits and perks that support your health, financial well-being, and life beyond work. Benefits vary by position, with packages designed specifically for our regular full-time employees and interns.Regular Full-Time Positions:Health & WellnessFlexible PTO policy + 12 paid holidays100% company-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans for employees and dependents with FSA and employer-matched HSA optionsVoluntary accident, hospital, critical illness, and pet insurance$120/month wellness reimbursement for gym and fitness expenses12 weeks of parental leave (with supplemental disability leave for CA mothers)Family building, pregnancy, parenting and menopause benefits via Maven ClinicSponsored One Medical memberships for employees and their dependentsFinancial & RetirementSubstantial incentive equity in a fully funded space start-up401(k) retirement plan with 6% employer match (immediately vested)$20/pay period cell phone reimbursementRelocation support for new hires, if neededWorkplace Experience & PerksFully stocked kitchen with lunch provided daily and dinner provided twice weeklyCompany and team-bonding events, happy hours and mission-success celebrationsComplimentary EV chargingIntern Positions:Health & WellnessPaid observed holidays100% company-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans for employees and dependents with FSA and employer-matched HSA options$120/month wellness reimbursement for gym and fitness expensesSponsored One Medical memberships for employees and their dependentsFinancial$20/pay period cell phone reimbursementUp to $4,000 gross up in relocation support, if eligibleUp to $850 commute credit through Lyft or car rental reimbursement, if eligibleWorkplace Experience & PerksFully stocked kitchen with lunch provided daily and dinner provided twice weeklyCompany and team-bonding events, happy hours and mission-success celebrationsComplimentary EV chargingITAR RequirementsVarda, like all employers, must ensure that its employees working in the United States are lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. Additionally, our employees are exposed to and have access to certain export-controlled items. Because our employees are provided access to export-controlled items, our policy is to only hire "U.S. persons" who are permitted to have access to our technology without an export license."US person" means: U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident, or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) (i.e., individual admitted to the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum).E-Verify StatementVarda 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.E-Verify Notice Right To Work NoticeVarda 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.