El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$144k–$184k/yr
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 W-S…
Skills: Python, C++, Telemetry, Ground segment software, CI/CD
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$169k–$216k/yr
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 W-S…
Skills: Python, C++, Software engineering, Telemetry, Ground segment services
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$169k–$216k/yr
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 W-S…
Skills: C++, Embedded systems, Real-time operating systems, Linux, Spacecraft software
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$144k–$184k/yr
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 W-S…
Skills: C++, Embedded software, RTOS, Linux, Spacecraft systems
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$144k–$184k/yr
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 W-S…
Skills: C++, Embedded software, Firmware development, RTOS, Linux
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$169k–$216k/yr
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 W-S…
Skills: Embedded software, C++, Firmware development, Real-time operating systems, Linux
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$26/hr–$30/hr
The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development ce…
Skills: Systems engineering, Portfolio analysis, System-of-systems engineering, Model-based system engineering, Technical problem solving
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$80k–$90k/yr
The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development ce…
Skills: Spacecraft design, Systems engineering, Concurrent engineering, MATLAB, Python
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$80k–$90k/yr
The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development ce…
Skills: Systems engineering, System-of-systems engineering, Portfolio management, Digital engineering, Model-based system engineering
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$100k–$140k/yr
The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development ce…
Skills: Spacecraft design, Systems engineering, Concurrent engineering, MATLAB, Python
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$100k–$140k/yr
The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development ce…
Skills: Astrodynamics, Orbit determination, Algorithm development, Systems engineering, Modeling and simulation
El Segundo, California, United States · Hybrid
$32/hr–$48/hr
The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development ce…
Skills: Aerospace engineering, Physics, Applied mathematics, C, C++
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$32/hr–$48/hr
The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development ce…
Skills: Systems engineering, MBSE, Digital engineering, Digital twin, Digital thread
El Segundo, California, United States · Hybrid
$100k–$140k/yr
The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development ce…
Skills: Computer vision, Relative navigation, State estimation, Pose estimation, Image processing
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$100k–$140k/yr
The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development ce…
Skills: Remote sensing, Modeling and simulation, Aerospace engineering, Python, C/C++
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$32/hr–$48/hr
The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development ce…
Skills: Aerospace engineering, Spacecraft design, Ground systems design, Systems engineering, Modeling and simulation
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$32/hr–$48/hr
The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development ce…
Skills: Modeling and simulation, Astrodynamics, Space operations, Python, C++
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$32/hr–$48/hr
The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development ce…
Skills: Algorithm development, Systems engineering, Orbit determination, Target tracking, GNSS analysis
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$32/hr–$48/hr
The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development ce…
Skills: Astrodynamics, Mathematics, Computer software tools, Python, C++
El Segundo, California, United States · Hybrid
$115k–$130k/yr
Murad is the #1 dermatologist-founded brand with almost 40 years of innovation within the skincare and beauty space – all backed by top-tier beauty awards and a powerful foundation of 19 patents, grounded in Dr. Howard M…
Skills: Product development, Clinical research, Formulation strategy, Claims substantiation, Project management
El Segundo, California, United States • On-site
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The Mission Software Engineer II will develop and maintain critical ground segment services, including telemetry ingestion, data distribution, and mission control interfaces. They will also build simulation and test automation tools to support flight software, avionics, and mission operations.
Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in a technical field and at least 3 years of experience in safety-critical software development. Proficiency in Python and strong systems fundamentals such as concurrency, networking, and reliability are required.
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 W-Series vehicles are built, designed, and operated by Varda in-house, including the pharmaceutical processing payloads, the capsules, the C-PICA heat shields, and the satellite buses.
From life-saving pharmaceuticals to more powerful fiber optics, there is a world of products used on Earth today that can only be manufactured in space. Varda is accelerating innovation in the orbital economy by creating both the products and infrastructure needed so space can directly benefit life on Earth. Our mission is to expand the economic bounds of humankind.
Our team is uniquely suited to accomplishing this goal, with leadership and staff comprised of veterans from SpaceX, Blue Origin, major pharmaceutical companies and Silicon Valley. Varda was founded in January 2021 by Will Bruey and Delian Asparouhov with significant backing from world class investors including Khosla Ventures, Lux Capital, Founders Fund, Caffeinated Capital, General Catalyst, and Also Capital.
Varda is headquartered in El Segundo, California, where we have offices and a production facility where our vehicles, equipment, and materials are built, integrated, and tested. Varda also has offices in Washington, DC and Huntsville, AL.
Join Varda, and work to create a bustling in-space ecosystem.
The Mission Software Engineer II is responsible for Varda's critical ground segment software, and the platform it runs on which enables spacecraft operations. We operate at the intersection of telemetry and commanding, data acquisition and distribution, mission control interfaces, simulation and test automation, with reliable deployment across lab, test range, and mission operations environments. You'll work hands-on with flight software, avionics, RF/ground systems, and mission ops.
Consider your benefits covered for launch. At Varda, we invest in benefits and perks that support your health, financial well-being, and life beyond work. Benefits vary by position, with packages designed specifically for our regular full-time employees and interns.
Regular Full-Time Positions:
Health & Wellness
Financial & Retirement
Workplace Experience & Perks
Benefits for Internship Positions:
Health & Wellness
Financial
Workplace Experience & Perks
Varda, like all employers, must ensure that its employees working in the United States are lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. Additionally, our employees are exposed to and have access to certain export-controlled items. Because our employees are provided access to export-controlled items, our policy is to only hire “U.S. persons” who are permitted to have access to our technology without an export license.
“US person” means: U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident, or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) (i.e., individual admitted to the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum).
Varda Space Industries, Inc. participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program. The E-Verify program is an Internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Learn more about the E-Verify program.
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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 always 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, martial status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.
Expanding the economic bounds of humankind.
Varda is building the infrastructure for a thriving orbital economy, from in-orbit pharmaceutical processing to reliable and economical reentry capsules. From new, life-saving pharmaceuticals to more powerful fiber optic cables, there is a world of products used to benefit life on Earth that can only be manufactured in space. Our mission is to expand the economic bounds of humankind.
Offices: 225 S Aviation Blvd, El Segundo, CA 90245, US
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