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The environment of space holds the potential to craft products that profoundly enhance life on Earth. Varda is at the forefront of this endeavor, harnessing the unique environment of low earth orbit to produce these innovations and reintroduce them to our world. Our mission transcends mere exploration; we're expanding the economic horizons of humanity. At Varda, you'll be positioned at the nexus of ambition and expertise. Our seasoned team, with its rich legacy in aerospace and technology, has honed its skills in the corridors of industry giants. Here, your contributions will be both cherished and critiqued by leaders who, with a wealth of experience behind them, are now devoted to the realm of extraterrestrial manufacturing. While our aspirations soar high, our path is grounded in technical pragmatism and operational viability. Our conceptual operations are crystalline material processing and reentry, backed by years of research and development anchored in the International Space Station's and commercial space sectors' expansive achievements. Join Varda, and work to finally create a bustling in-space ecosystem. About This Role The Flight Software team is responsible for determining how our spacecraft behaves and operates in orbit, and building reliable software to ensure it happens. The team is responsible for all phases of development, starting from requirements capture through test, and flight operational support. Responsibilities Develop reliable flight software to determine how the spacecraft, satellite bus, and reentry capsule operate through the entire mission. Own all aspects of software development, from design, testing, and integration. Aid in the constant refinement in the definition for how Varda approaches software development and verification. Provide input and insight to steer the technical direction of system-level engineering problems. Requirements Teamwork, communication, and problem solving in a collaborative environment. Scope projects including requirements capture and initial design trades given open-ended problems. Write quality structured bare metal, RTOS, or Linux-based software for embedded processors in C++. Build highly reliable and available software systems. Ensure system quality and performance through software test, verification, and validation (V&V) techniques. Basic Qualifications Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent practical experience. At least 10 years of professional software development experience, with at least 3 years experience in support of aerospace or safety-critical applications. Experience with one or more general-purpose programming languages, such as C, C++, Python. Experience in building solutions to open-ended engineering challenges with multidisciplinary requirements. Preferred Skills And Experience Experience developing and testing real-time embedded systems. Experience with safety-critical software, especially for aerospace applications. Strong understanding of computer architecture, operating systems, and data structures. Functional understanding and experience with computer networking concepts. Solid working knowledge of math and physics. Ability to work independently and communicate effectively. Varda Space Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We will never discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status. E-Verify Statement 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Tbwa Chiat/Day Inc

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