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Space Flight Software Engineer II

Varda Space Industries
Location
El Segundo, California, United States
Posted
13 days ago
Department
Autonomous Systems
Salary
$144,020 - $184,026
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, math, physics, engineering or equivalent technical experience in safety critical software
  • 3+ 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 Space Flight Software Engineer II at Varda, you will develop reliable flight software for spacecraft, satellite buses, and reentry capsules. Your responsibilities will encompass all phases of software development, including requirements capture, design, testing, and operational support. You will work collaboratively with a team to ensure system quality and performance through rigorous software testing and validation techniques.

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
  • On-site role in El Segundo, CA
  • No remote work option mentioned
  • Salary range provided, but no specific base salary stated for the position
  • Requires U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency due to ITAR compliance
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