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Varda Space Industries • El Segundo, California, United States
Salary: $130,000.00 - $180,000.00/per year
Role & seniority: Senior Systems, Integration, and Test Engineer
Stack/tools: Vehicle systems (avionics, propulsion, guidance), test campaigns, system-level analysis (mass, delta-V, power, data budgets), Python for automation, schematic/harness design, CAD (Unigraphics NX or equivalent)
Develop and own the vehicle integration and test campaign to validate and verify flight readiness
Lead technical decisions, system-level trades, and design reviews to drive vehicle performance
Analyze/optimize system-level metrics; manage milestones; automate testing and data review; operate vehicles in space
B.S. in engineering, physics, or related field; 5+ years in systems, integration, and/or test
Aerospace or related industry experience; hands-on building of aerospace vehicles
Strong first principles thinking; broad technical breadth (electrical, mechanical, software)
Working knowledge of aerospace subsystems; ability to lift ~25 lbs; comfortable with floor-level hardware work
Collaboration, communication, problem-solving; Python proficiency
Satellite systems engineering and full project lifecycle management
C++ and Python programming; autonomous problem-solving
Aerospace hardware development practices (qualification testing, space-environment design, cleanliness)
Prior leadership on launch vehicle or satellite programs; flight test or flying spacecraft experience
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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. 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. About This Role As a Senior Systems, Integration, and Test Engineer, you will have a broad role scope owning vehicle systems, integration, and test. Ultimately, engineers are responsible for the vehicle and ensuring all systems are ready for launch and operations. To accomplish this, engineers need knowledge of system design, manufacturing, test, and operations. This role interfaces with all engineering departments and Integration and Test Engineers must be able to drive conflicting requirements to implemented solutions. Responsibilities Develop and own the vehicle integration and test campaign to validate and verify vehicle flight readiness Own technical decisions to ensure vehicle success Analyze and optimize system-level performance metrics, including but not limited to mass, delta-V, power, and data budgets to ensure technical feasibility and operational success Influence and direct the vehicle by conducting, evaluating, and leading system-level trades and design reviews to drive top-level vehicle design, functionality, and ultimately performance. Manage the technical outcome and milestone schedule to enable the delivery of vehicles on schedule Own vehicle schematic and harness design by understanding and providing input to vehicle avionics, propulsion, and guidance systems Evaluate vehicle change impacts and drive execution of vehicle-level change implementation Utilize python to automate system testing and data review to increase efficiency and repeatability of vehicle level hardware health verification Operate vehicles in space Basic Qualifications
B. S. degree in engineering, physics, or related field and 5+ years of experience in systems, integration, and/or test
Salary Range: $130,000.00 - $180,000.00/per year This role is on-site in El Segundo, CA Leveling and base salary is determined by job-related skills, education level, experience level, and job performance You will be eligible for incentives in the form of stock options and/or long-term cash awards ITAR Requirements 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. At present, some of our technology to which employees have access requires a license to be exported to individuals other than “U.S. Persons” as defined in U.S. export regulations. Because our employees are provided access to export-controlled items, our current 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 in the U.S.) Learn more about the ITAR here. Benefits Exciting team of professionals at the top of their field working by your side Equity in a fully funded space startup with potential for significant growth (interns excluded) 401(k) matching (interns excluded) Unlimited PTO (interns excluded) Health insurance, including Vision and Dental Lunch and snacks provided on site every day. Dinners provided twice a week. Maternity / Paternity leave (interns excluded) 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. 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. Learn more about the E-Verify program. E-Verify Notice Right To Work Notice Read more Read more