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# Senior Flight Software Engineer, C++

- **Company:** Varda Space Industries
- **Location:** El Segundo, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C++ (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Engineering, Verification and Validation (Software), Information Technology, Bare Metal
- **Published:** August 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://us.experteer.com/career/view-jobs/senior-flight-software-engineer-c%2B%2B-el-segundo-ca-usa-58879814

## About the Role

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

## 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


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