Embedded Software Engineer

Varda Space Industries • El Segundo, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

About Varda Low Earth orbit is open for business . Varda is accelerating the development of commercial space infrastructure, from in-orbit pharmaceutical processing to reliable and economical reentry capsules. From life-saving pharmaceuticals to more powerful fiber optics, there is a world of products used on Earth today that can only be manufactured in space. Varda is accelerating innovation in the orbital economy by creating both the products and infrastructure needed so space can directly benefit life on Earth. Our mission is to expand the economic bounds of humankind. Our team is uniquely suited to accomplishing this goal, with leadership and staff comprised of veterans from SpaceX, Blue Origin, major pharmaceutical companies and Silicon Valley. Varda was founded in January 2021 by Will Bruey and Delian Asparouhov with significant backing from world class investors including Khosla Ventures, Lux Capital, Founders Fund, Caffeinated Capital, General Catalyst, and Also Capital. Varda is headquartered in El Segundo, California, where we have offices and a production facility where our vehicles, equipment, and materials are built, integrated, and tested. Varda also has offices in Washington, DC and Huntsville, AL. Join Varda, and work to create a bustling in-space ecosystem. About This Role As an Embedded Software Engineer on the Flight Software team, you will be 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 test, and flight operational support.

Requirements

• Teamwork, communication, and problem solving in a collaborative environment
• Scope projects including requirements capture and initial design trades given open-ended problems
• Write quality structured bare metal, RTOS, or Linux based software for embedded processors in C++
• Build highly reliable and available software systems
• Ensure system quality and performance through software test, verification, and validation (V&V) techniques
• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent practical experience
• At least 1+ year(s) of professional software development experience
• Experience developing and testing real-time embedded HW/SW systems
• Experience with development in C++, along with a strong understanding of language concepts

Nice To Haves

• Experience with safety-critical software, especially for aerospace applications
• Experience with additional general-purpose programming languages, such as Python or Rust
• Strong understanding of computer architecture, operating systems, data structures, and computer networking
• Solid working knowledge of math and physics
• Ability to work independently and communicate effectively

Responsibilities

• Develop reliable firmware to control how the spacecraft, satellite bus, and reentry capsule operate through the entire mission
• Own all aspects of software development, from design, testing, and integration

Benefits

• Exciting team of professionals at the top of their field working by your side
• Equity in a fully funded space startup with potential for significant growth (interns excluded)
• 401(k) matching (interns excluded)
• Unlimited PTO (interns excluded)
• Health insurance, including Vision and Dental
• Lunch and snacks provided on site every day.
• Dinners provided twice a week.
• Maternity / Paternity leave (interns excluded)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level