Senior Spacecraft Embedded Software Engineer - On-site

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About the role

Varda Space Industries seeks a Senior Spacecraft Embedded Software Engineer to develop embedded flight software for spacecraft in orbit, on-site in El Segundo, CA. You will own the complete software life cycle from requirements to flight operations support. The role requires expertise in real-time embedded systems, C++, and safety-critical software, with opportunities to work across bare metal, RTOS, and Linux environments. Eligible for stock options and long-term incentives.

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