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About Varda Low Earth orbit is open for business. Varda is accelerating the development of commercial space infrastructure, from in-orbit pharmaceutical processing to reliable and economical reentry capsules. Varda’s…
Senior embedded software engineer on Varda's Flight Software team in El Segundo, CA, writing reliable C++ firmware (bare metal, RTOS, or Linux) that controls how the spacecraft, satellite bus, and reentry capsule operate in orbit, owning the full lifecycle from requirements capture through testing and flight operations support.
Develops reliable C++ flight software (bare metal, RTOS, or Linux) that governs how Varda's spacecraft, satellite buses, and reentry capsules operate in orbit — owning the full cycle from requirements capture through testing, V&V, and flight operational support. On-site in El Segundo, CA; needs 5+ years of spacecraft or safety-critical software experience.
Builds and operates Varda's ground segment software for spacecraft missions: telemetry ingestion and commanding services, mission-control UIs, simulation/test automation, and a self-service CI/CD mission platform deployed across lab, test range, and mission environments. Core stack is Python (plus C++, Docker/Kubernetes, IaC, observability).
Designs, builds, and end-to-end owns ground support equipment and test systems — propulsion test stands, TVAC/thermal chambers, DAQ rigs, and PLC control cabinets — that qualify Varda's spacecraft hardware for flight. Core stack: SolidWorks/NX CAD, Altium/EPLAN schematics, high-pressure gas/fluid systems, and Beckhoff TwinCAT/EtherCAT automation.
Develops embedded C++ firmware for space-based manufacturing systems, writing bare-metal RTOS and Linux software to ensure reliable operations in aerospace environments.
Develop flight software and Linux/RTOS/bare-metal systems for a space-tech company, owning design, testing, and integration.
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