Software Engineer

Software Engineer

(On-Site)

About Viridian Space Corporation

Viridian Space Corporation is an early-stage, space technology start-up located in El Segundo (Los Angeles), California. Viridian’s mission is to commercialize a new generation of agile, refuellable satellites and to unlock commercial access to Very Low Earth Orbits, far below where traditional Low Earth Orbit satellites fly. We are looking for energetic and talented people to join our team to support hardware prototyping, culminating in the flight of our satellite with a novel plasma propulsion system.

The Role

Here is what we expect a Software Engineer to do in the first year at the company:

· Create embedded flight software in C and C++.

· Design formal software architectures into software.

· Validate software with qual and flight hardware.

· Design and create software to handle tasks such as command-and-control software in Python.

· Support various software development for simulations and DAQ systems

Essential skills

· C/C++/Python Experience

· Software architecture experience

· Linux/Windows Automation

Other skills that may be helpful

· TI HAL/Driver Experience

· Database Administration Experience

You must be very good at

· Programming

· Software architecture design

· Fluently transition between languages (C/C++, Python, etc)

· Multitasking and prioritization

You will love this job if

· You are a tinkerer

· You love making and breaking things

· You have self-motivation to drive forward improvements

· You enjoy working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment

· You love finding solutions to problems

· You pay close attention to details

Benefits

· 401(k)

· Medical, Dental, Vision

· Paid unlimited vacation

· Employee equity options

Important Note

This position will require obtaining and maintaining DoD Secret clearance. Jobs restricted by these regulations are contingent upon the applicant’s status as a documented U.S. Person and good standing with the law.

Please see our Careers page: https://www.viridianspace.com/careers