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Senior Space Flight Software Engineer

Varda Space Industries
Location
El Segundo, California, United States
Posted
13 days ago
Department
Autonomous Systems
Salary
$169,067 - $216,031
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 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
  • Experience with development in C++
  • Strong understanding of C++ language concepts
Nice to have
  • End-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
What the job really is

As a Senior Flight Software Engineer at Varda, you will develop reliable flight software for spacecraft, satellite buses, and reentry capsules. Your responsibilities will include all phases of software development from requirements capture to testing and operational support, ensuring system quality and performance through verification and validation techniques. You'll work collaboratively with a team to solve problems and communicate effectively throughout the development process.

Benefits
  • Flexible PTO policy + 12 paid holidays
  • 100% company-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans for employees and dependents with FSA and employer-matched HSA options
  • Voluntary accident, hospital, critical illness, and pet insurance
  • $120/month wellness reimbursement for gym and fitness expenses
  • 12 weeks of parental leave (with supplemental disability leave for CA mothers)
  • Family building, pregnancy, parenting and menopause benefits via Maven Clinic
Things to weigh
  • No remote work options mentioned; role is on-site in El Segundo, CA
  • Salary range provided, but leveling and base salary depend on various factors
  • Candidates must be U.S. persons due to ITAR requirements
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