Varda Space Industries
Spacecraft Embedded Linux Engineer II
About this role
Varda seeks an Embedded Linux Engineer II to develop and maintain critical flight software for spacecraft, satellite buses, and reentry capsules. You'll own the full software lifecycle—from requirements and design through testing and orbital operations—writing reliable C++ code for embedded processors in safety-critical aerospace applications.
What you'll do
- Develop reliable flight software controlling spacecraft, satellite bus, and reentry capsule operation throughout missions
- Write structured C++ code for embedded processors, including bare metal, RTOS, and Linux-based systems
- Design, test, and integrate software across all development phases
- Capture requirements and perform design trades for open-ended technical problems
- Conduct software testing, verification, and validation to ensure system quality and performance
- Collaborate with team members to communicate solutions and solve problems
What they're looking for
- C++ programming with strong language fundamentals
- Spacecraft or safety-critical software development (3+ years)
- Real-time embedded systems design and testing
- Aerospace safety-critical software practices
- CCSDS telemetry and telecommand systems
- Python or Rust
- SPI, I2C, CAN, or EtherCAT communication protocols
- Analog and digital electronics knowledge
Benefits
- Health and wellness coverage
- Stock options and/or long-term cash awards
- Comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees
- On-site work at El Segundo headquarters with production facility
- Access to offices in Washington DC and Huntsville, AL
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Varda Space Industries
Varda Space Industries builds commercial spacecraft and orbital manufacturing systems for missions in low Earth orbit, including reentry capsules and satellite buses. The company is hiring mission operations engineers, software engineers (ground segment, flight, and embedded), and manufacturing engineers to develop mission-critical systems, operational infrastructure, and scalable production capabilities.
- Website
- varda.com
Likely interview questions
- Describe your experience developing flight software for spacecraft or safety-critical systems—what were the key challenges and how did you address them?
- Walk us through your approach to designing and testing embedded software in resource-constrained environments.