Senior Flight Software Engineer, C++

Varda Space Industries
El Segundo, CA, United States
2 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

C++ (Programming Language) Linux System Administration Real-Time Operating Systems Software Engineering Verification and Validation (Software) Information Technology Bare Metal

Job description

Experteer Overview In this role you will develop and qualify flight software that controls our spacecraft and reentry capsule. You will work with a cross-functional team to capture requirements, design, implement, test, and support software for in-space operations. You’ll contribute to reliable system behavior across the mission lifecycle and help scale our orbital capabilities. This is a mission-driven opportunity to shape software for spacecraft that expand the economic bounds of humankind. Compensation / Benefits * Develop flight software to control spacecraft, satellite bus, and reentry capsule across all mission phases * Write and maintain C++ software for bare metal, RTOS, or Linux environments on embedded processors * Own software development lifecycle from design to testing and integration * Scope projects with requirements capture and initial design trades for open-ended problems * Ensure quality and performance through verification and validation techniques * Collaborate with team, communicate effectively, and solve problems in a collaborative environment Tasks * Bachelor’s degree in computer science, math, physics, engineering or equivalent technical experience in safety critical software * 5+ years of experience in development of spacecraft or similar safety critical software * Proficiency in C++ and solid understanding of language concepts Key requirements * Health & Wellness: employer-paid medical/dental/vision for employees and dependents * Flexible PTO + 12 paid holidays * 6% 401(k) match * Relocation assistance * Parental leave (12 weeks) * Stock options under Equity Incentive Plan

Requirements

the team, communicate effectively, and solve problems in a collaborative environment Tasks * Bachelor’s degree in computer science, math, physics, engineering or equivalent technical experience in safety critical software * 5+ years of experience in development of spacecraft or similar safety critical software * Proficiency in C++ and solid understanding of language concepts Key requirements * Health & Wellness: employer-paid medical/dental/vision for employees and dependents * Flexible PTO + 12 paid holidays * 6% 401(k) match * Relocation assistance * Parental leave (12 weeks) * Stock options under Equity Incentive Plan

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