Senior Embedded Software Engineer, C++

Experteer Overview In this role you will shape how Varda’s spacecraft behave in orbit by building reliable firmware for the spacecraft, satellite bus, and reentry capsule. You will own end-to-end software development-from requirements capture to testing and flight operations support-ensuring robust performance in safety-critical environments. You’ll write bare metal, RTOS, or Linux-based C++ software for embedded processors and apply V&V practices to guarantee quality. This position sits at the heart of our Flight Software team, driving impact across mission-critical hardware in a rapidly evolving orbital economy. Compensation / Benefits * Develop firmware to control spacecraft systems across the mission lifecycle * Own end-to-end software development from design to integration * Scope projects through requirements capture and design trades * Write structured C++ for bare metal, RTOS, or Linux environments * Build highly reliable software systems with rigorous V&V * Contribute to system quality through verification and validation practices Tasks * Bachelor’s degree in computer science, math, physics, engineering or equivalent * 5+ years of experience in spacecraft or safety-critical software * Experience with real-time embedded hardware/software systems * Proficiency in C++ with solid language fundamentals Key requirements * Health, dental and vision insurance for employees and dependents * Flexible PTO + 12 paid holidays * Equity incentives * 401(k) with 6% employer match * Relocation support * Wellness and parental leave programs

the quality through verification and validation practices Tasks * Bachelor’s degree in computer science, math, physics, engineering or equivalent * 5+ years of experience in spacecraft or safety-critical software * Experience with real-time embedded hardware/software systems * Proficiency in C++ with solid language fundamentals Key requirements * Health, dental and vision insurance for employees and dependents * Flexible PTO + 12 paid holidays * Equity incentives * 401(k) with 6% employer match * Relocation support * Wellness and parental leave programs