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# Space Embedded Software Engineer

- **Company:** Varda Space Industries
- **Location:** Redondo Beach, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $131,000.0 - $184,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), C++ (Programming Language), Computer Networks, Data Structures, Linux, Embedded Software, Firmware, Python (Programming Language), Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Information Technology, Bare Metal, Programming Languages
- **Published:** June 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=6e2495f615799421

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Software engineering?, * Bachelor's degree in computer science, math, physics, engineering or equivalent technical experience in safety critical software.

 * 3+ years of experience in the development of spacecraft or similar safety critical software.
 * Experience developing and testing real-time embedded hardware / software systems.
 * Experience with development in C++, along with a strong understanding of language concepts.

What would be a plus (Preferred Qualifications)

 * Experience with safety-critical software, especially for aerospace applications.
 * Experience with additional programming languages such as Python or Rust.
 * Strong understanding of computer architecture, operating systems, data structures, and computer networking.

## Description

The Embedded Software Engineer on the Flight Software team is 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.

 * 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.
 * 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., * Fully stocked kitchen with lunch provided daily and dinner provided twice weekly
 * Company and team-bonding events, happy hours and mission-success celebrations
 * Complimentary EV charging Dog-friendly office space

ITAR Requirements

Varda, like all employers, must ensure that its employees working in the United States are lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. Additionally, our employees are exposed to and have access to certain export-controlled items. Because our employees are provided access to export-controlled items, our policy is to only hire "U.S. persons" who are permitted to have access to our technology without an export license.


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