Senior Space Embedded Software Engineer - Varda Space Industries

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and test flight‑software for satellite buses, heat‑shield systems, and in‑orbit payloads using C, C++ and Rust.
• Develop and maintain real‑time operating system (RTOS) and Embedded Linux stacks to meet stringent timing and safety requirements.
• Integrate spacecraft communication interfaces such as CAN and SpaceWire, ensuring reliable data exchange between subsystems.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to create hardware‑in‑the‑loop (HIL) test rigs, perform debugging, and validate software on flight hardware.
• Establish coding standards, conduct peer reviews, and implement automated testing pipelines using Python and CI tools.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience in embedded software development for aerospace or high‑reliability systems.
• Proficiency in C, C++ and Rust, with hands‑on experience in RTOS (e.g., VxWorks, FreeRTOS) and Embedded Linux.
• Strong knowledge of spacecraft bus protocols (CAN, SpaceWire, MIL‑STD‑1553) and experience implementing them in flight software.
• Demonstrated ability to work with hardware debugging tools (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers) and develop HIL test environments.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills, ability to work autonomously, and a passion for advancing commercial space capabilities.