Senior Spacecraft Firmware Engineer (C++) — Real-Time, In‑Orbit Impact
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Varda Space Industries in El Segundo, CA, seeks a Senior Embedded Software Engineer for the Flight Software team. You will craft and validate software that drives spacecraft in orbit, from requirements through test and flight operations, using bare metal, RTOS, or Linux in C++. The role requires 5+ years in safety-critical, real-time embedded software, with a bachelor's degree in a related field. On-site work with stock options and strong engineering culture are offered. #J-18808-Ljbffr Socket.dev
- Varda is hiring a Senior Firmware Engineer for its Flight Software team in El Segundo, CA. You will determine spacecraft behavior in orbit and build reliable software across requirements capture... ...for embedded processors using C++, ensuring high reliability and performance...Senior
- ...mission platforms in El Segundo, CA. You will build reliable telemetry ingestion, scalable distribution, and operator-grade UIs for real-time space missions. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in safety-critical software, strong Python, CI/CD, and experience with real-time...Senior
$169.07k - $216.03k
About VardaLow Earth orbit is open for business.... ...ecosystem.About This RoleThe Senior Flight Software Engineer is responsible for determining how our spacecraft behaves and operates... ...processors in C++.Own all aspects of software... ...and testing real-time embedded systems.Experience...SeniorPermanent employmentFull timeImmediate startRelocation packageFlexible hours- Space Kinetic in El Segundo, CA is looking for a Senior Real-Time / Controls Software Engineer to lead development of real-time control software for electromechanical... ...candidate will possess strong programming skills in C/C++ and Python, with a background in embedded systems. The...Senior
- Varda Space Industries in El Segundo, CA, is seeking a Senior Firmware Engineer for the Flight Software team. You will shape spacecraft behavior in orbit by building reliable C++ software for embedded processors, from requirements through test and flight operations. You...Senior
$170k - $240k
Senior Real-Time/Controls Software Engineer A New Paradigm For Space Operations. Who We Are: Space Kinetic is a cleared, venture‑backed startup focused... ...deployable software Strong programming experience in C/C++ and Python Experience supporting integration and testing...SeniorPermanent employment$169.07k - $216.03k
...VardaLow Earth orbit is open for business... ...This RoleThe Senior Embedded Software Engineer on the Flight Software... ...how our spacecraft behaves & operates... ...ResponsibilitiesDevelop reliable firmware to control how... ...processors in C++.Build highly... ...and testing real-time embedded...SeniorPermanent employmentFull timeImmediate startRelocation packageFlexible hours$170k - $240k
...emerging space economy. What You’ll Do We are seeking a Senior Real-Time / Controls Software Engineer to lead development of deterministic real-time control... ...software Strong programming experience in C/C++ and Python Experience supporting integration and testing...SeniorPermanent employment- ...based in Gardena, CA, is seeking a Flight Software Engineer to design and develop crucial software for... ...to transform system requirements into reliable, real-time software. The ideal candidate will possess strong C/C++ skills, a degree in a relevant field, and 7+ years...Senior
$175k - $185k
...Senior Avionics EngineerSenior Avionics... ....Outpost is an orbital logistics... ...cargo moved with real cadence; R&D payloads... ...closely with engineers across multiple... ...all aspects of spacecraft development and... ...delivered on time and with expected... ...reward your impact.Shared upside:...SeniorPermanent employmentTemporary workWork at officeLocal areaNight shift- ...Defense Corp. is seeking a Flight Software Engineer in Gardena, California. In this role, you... ...engineering teams to create reliable, real-time software for embedded systems while ensuring... ...demands a strong background in C or C++, experience with real-time systems, and comfort...Senior
- ...new class of 3D cameras: the real-time image pipeline from sensor to... ...end to end, including cameras engineered for environments most... ...to shoulder with the board, firmware, and software engineers. WHAT... ...enough scripting (Python, C or C++) to build your own tooling...SeniorPermanent employmentFull time3 days per week
$90k - $115k
...Aerospace Corporation is hiring a Real-time Launch Operations Software and Data Engineer for the Engineering Applications Department... ...such as Java, Python, or C#, C++. General knowledge of Telemetry... ...Lead Change Engage with Impact Foster Innovation Deliver Results...Full timeWork at officeImmediate startRemote workRelocation packageFlexible hours$169k - $216k
About Varda Low Earth orbit is open for business.... ...deterministic behavior for real-time operations and post-... ..., math, physics, engineering or equivalent technical... ...in the development of spacecraft or similar safety critical... ...) Proficiency in C++, Ansible, and/or NiceGUI...SeniorPermanent employmentFull timeImmediate startRelocationFlexible hours- ...startup is seeking a skilled Embedded Software Engineer to design and implement software for... ...aerospace systems, optimizing for real-time performance, and driving software integrations... ...candidate has proficiency in embedded C/C++, experience with communication protocols,...Permanent employment
- CHAOS Industries in Hawthorne, California, is seeking a Senior Radar Software Engineer to work on innovative radar products. The ideal candidate will... ...a technical background in computer systems. This full-time role requires collaboration with teams and the capacity to...SeniorFull time
- ...life on Mars.SOFTWARE ENGINEER, FLIGHT SOFTWARE (... ...through a focus on timely and reliable... ...and seek to make an impact on an inspiring mission... ...and testing; to on-orbit rollout and beyondWork... ...Linux-based C++ software for common... ...virtualized hardware, real hardware-in-the-loop...Permanent employmentTemporary workImmediate startWeekend work
- Booz Allen Hamilton seeks a Real-Time Software Engineer to apply RF theory to critical national security missions. This hands-on role focuses on real... ...candidate has 6+ years in software development (Python, C, C++), experience with real-time design, microservice...
$86.8k - $198k
Real-Time Software EngineerThe Opportunity: Are you excited to apply... ...needed.This is a hands-on engineering role focused on real-time software... ...of embedded software, firmware, distributed software, and machine... ..., including Python, C, or C++Experience with the design, development...Full timeContract workPart timeWork at officeLocal areaRemote work$160k - $230k
...human life on Mars.SR. SOFTWARE ENGINEER, C++ (SIMULATIONS)As a Software... ...physics systems. This is a high impact role where you will work... ...and maintain the high-fidelity real-time simulation software used for... ...Pay Range: Software Engineer/Senior: $160,000.00 - $230,000.00/per...SeniorPermanent employmentTemporary workWeekend work$165k - $230k
...enabling human life on Mars.SR. SOFTWARE ENGINEER, C++ (DRAGON)As a Sr. Software Engineer on... ...when necessary. You will have a direct impact on our ability to launch and fly vehicles... ...building or working with real-time embedded systemsExperience with software...SeniorPermanent employmentTemporary workWeekend work$116.2k - $145.3k
...and make a lasting positive impact. Join us as we charge forward... ...We are seeking a talented Firmware Engineer to join our team. The successful... ...Industry experience developing C/C++ based applications on... ...-Life Support: Uncapped paid time off, enhanced parental leave,...SeniorWork experience placementHome officeFlexible hours- CHAOS Industries is seeking a senior radar systems engineer to design and implement advanced radar signal processing for target detection... ...new radar capabilities and optimize algorithms for real-time operation, using C++, Python, MATLAB, and potentially FPGAs or DSPs. You...
- Alumni Founders is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to design, develop, and test reliable firmware for spacecraft, satellites, and reentry capsules. You will... ...experience, with strong proficiency in C++ and real-time embedded systems. #J-18808-Ljbffr Alumni Founders
$150k - $200k
...Staff, Infrastructure, in Santa Monica. This full-time on-site role focuses on building and maintaining systems for a high-traffic real-time platform. Ideal candidates should have 6+ years in Site Reliability Engineering with strong expertise in cloud infrastructure,...SeniorFull time$169k - $216k
...Senior Space Flight Software Engineer, C++El Segundo, California, United StatesAbout VardaLow Earth orbit is open for business. Varda is accelerating the... ...determining how our spacecraft behaves and operates in... ...developing and testing real-time embedded systems.Experience...SeniorPermanent employmentFull timeImmediate start- Axle Health in Santa Monica, CA, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer with deep frontend expertise to join our Engineering team. You will build... ...clinicians, offices, and patients rely on daily, handling real-time scheduling and workforce management workflows. The ideal...Senior
- Singularity Defense in El Segundo, CA is seeking an embedded software engineer to design and implement software for critical aerospace... ...deployment and testing on a novel platform. You will optimize real-time performance, test across module and system levels, and...
- Shmoozer is seeking a Senior Full Stack Developer to build real-time video/voice infrastructure and AI-assisted development workflows. You’ll work across a TypeScript stack (NestJS back-end to React front-end), leverage AI tooling, and shape product direction from day...Senior
- Thermopylae Aerospace Corporation seeks an Embedded Software Engineer to build and optimize the embedded stack for our guidance systems... ..., and Mechanical teams, you will work at the intersection of real-time software, control theory, and hardware. #J-18808-Ljbffr...
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