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Space Mission 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.
  • Expertise with development in Python, along with a strong understanding of the language concepts.
  • Strong systems fundamentals: concurrency, networking, performance, reliability.
  • Experience building real-time data acquisition, scaling, and distribution services - low-latency messaging, time-series and relational stores.
  • Hands-on experience with CI/CD, dependency/build systems, and infrastructure-as-code.
Nice to have
  • Proficiency in C++, Ansible, and/or NiceGUI.
  • Experience with DAQ and closed-loop control (lab/test control environments).
  • Prior work on CI/testing/simulation/data tools integrated with flight software teams.
  • Experience with requirements, test, and certification artifacts from safety-critical or certified workflows.
  • Knowledge of ground systems standards; security in mission networks.
What the job really is

As a Space Mission Software Engineer II at Varda, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining critical ground segment software that supports spacecraft operations. Your role will involve creating high-reliability services for telemetry and commanding, building mission control interfaces, and developing simulation and test automation tools. You will also design and implement software for mission and ground software teams, ensuring robust deployment across various environments.

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 option mentioned; this role is on-site in El Segundo, CA.
  • Salary range provided, but leveling and base salary depend on various factors like skills and experience.
  • The role involves working with safety-critical software, which may require strict adherence to regulations and standards.
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