Senior Orbital Flight Software Engineer

Senior Spacecraft Flight Software Engineer

Varda accelerates the development of commercial space infrastructure, from in-orbit pharmaceutical processing to reliable and economical reentry capsules.

The Flight Software team determines how our spacecraft behaves and operates in orbit and builds reliable software to ensure that behavior. The team manages all phases of development, from requirements capture through test and flight operational support.

• Develop reliable flight software that determines how the spacecraft, satellite bus, and reentry capsule operate throughout the entire mission.
• Write quality structured bare metal, RTOS, or Linux‑based software for embedded processors in C++.
• Own all aspects of software development, from design, testing, and integration.
• Scope projects including requirements capture and initial design trades given open‑ended problems.
• Ensure system quality and performance through software test, verification, and validation (V&V) technique.
• Teamwork, communicate and problem solve in a collaborative environment.

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, math, physics, engineering or equivalent technical experience in safety‑critical software.
• 5+ years of experience in the development of spacecraft or similar safety‑critical software.
• Experience with development in C++, along with a strong understanding of the language concepts.

• End‑to‑end experience building and launching a spacecraft.
• Experience developing and testing real‑time embedded systems.
• Experience with safety‑critical software, especially for aerospace applications.
• Experience with CCSDS telemetry and telecommand system.
• Experience with F' or cFS framework.
• Experience with Python, or Rust.
• Knowledge of basic analog and digital electronics.
• Familiarity with SPI, I2C, CAN, Ether
  
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• Salary range: $169,000 – $217,000 annually.
• Leveling and base salary is determined by job‑related skills, education level, experience level, and job performance.
• Offer compensation also includes the ability to receive stock options under the Company's Equity Incentive Plan.

• Flexible PTO policy + 12 paid holidays.
• 100% company‑paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans for employees and dependents with FSA and employer‑matched HSA options.
• Voluntary accident, hospital, critical illness, and pet insurance.
• $120/month wellness reimbursement for gym and fitness expenses.
• 12 weeks of parental leave (with supplemental disability leave for child mothers).
• Sponsored One Medical memberships for employees and their dependents.
• Substantial incentive equity in a fully funded space startup.
• 401(k) retirement plan with 6% employer match (immediately vested).
• $20/pay period cell phone reimbursement.
• Relocation support for new hires, if needed.

Varda requires that employees working in the United States be U.S. persons who have the necessary authorizations under U.S. export regulations. Eligible individuals include U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, and protected individuals as defined by U.S. law.

Varda Space Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Candidates and employees are evaluated based on merit, qualifications, and performance. We will never discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.