Flight Software Engineer II

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Flight Software Engineer II in USA

Varda Space Industries
Full time
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USA
09/12/2026
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El Segundo, CA

Responsibilities

Develop reliable C++ flight software for spacecraft, satellite buses, and reentry capsules throughout the mission.
Write structured bare-metal, RTOS, or Linux-based software for embedded processors.
Own software design, development, testing, verification, validation, and integration.
Scope projects, capture requirements, and perform initial design trades for open-ended problems.
Support system quality and performance through software testing and V&V techniques.
Collaborate, communicate, and solve problems as part of a team.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, mathematics, physics, engineering, or equivalent technical experience in safety-critical software.
At least 3 years of experience developing spacecraft or similar safety-critical software.
Strong C++ development experience and understanding of C++ language concepts.
Preferred: end-to-end experience building and launching a spacecraft.
Preferred: experience developing and testing real-time embedded systems and safety-critical aerospace software.
Preferred: experience with CCSDS telemetry and telecommand systems and the F' or cFS framework.
Preferred: experience with Python or Rust, basic analog and digital electronics, and SPI, I2C, CAN, or EtherCAT.

Benefits

On-site work in El Segundo, California.
Flexible PTO and 12 paid holidays.
Company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance with FSA and employer-matched HSA options.
Voluntary accident, hospital, critical illness, and pet insurance.
$120 per month wellness reimbursement and sponsored One Medical memberships.
12 weeks of parental leave plus family-building and related health benefits.
401(k) plan with a 6% immediately vested employer match.
Cell phone reimbursement, relocation support, incentive equity, and/or long-term cash awards.
Daily lunch, twice-weekly dinner, company events, happy hours, mission celebrations, and complimentary EV charging.

Salary: $144k - $184k/yr

Varda Space Industries

Varda is building the infrastructure for a thriving orbital economy, from in-orbit pharmaceutical processing to reliable and economical reentry capsules. From new, life-saving pharmaceuticals to more powerful fiber optic cables, there is a world of products used to benefit life on Earth that can ...

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