Varda Space Industries

Space

SeniorSystems,Integration,andTestEngineer

$140–180k El Segundo, California, United States
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HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Senior Systems, Integration, and Test Engineer at Varda Space Industries. Skills: Systems integration, Test engineering, Vehicle operation. Own technical decisions. Create integration and test campaign”

Industry & Context.

Space
Problems you'll solve

Problem solving; Drive conflicting requirements

Eligibility Requirements

Lift 25 lbs, Comfortable bending, Comfortable stooping, Comfortable standing, Standing on floor, Working with hardware, U.S. Persons only

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

B. S. degree in engineering, physics, or related field, 5+ years of experience in systems, integration, and/or test, Decision maker on a test campaign, First principles thinking, Technical breadth across relevant fields, Working knowledge of aerospace vehicle subsystems, Hands-on experience building aerospace vehicles, Physically able to lift 25 lbs, Comfortable bending, stooping, and standing

Nice to Have

Hands-on experience with GNC and propulsion sensors and actuators, Designed and owned vehicle-level design trades, Owned test campaigns on successful program, Deep knowledge of satellite systems engineering, Experience with project management, Solve complex problems autonomously, Experience with C++, Experience with Python, Experience with aerospace hardware development practices, Prior work in technical leadership role, Experience supporting flight test, Experience flying spacecraft, Experience in production environment, Wiring schematic design experience, Harness design experience, Harness manufacturing experience, Unigraphics NX experience or similar CAD software

What You'll Do.

Own technical decisions

Create integration and test campaign

Validate vehicle flight readiness

Verify vehicle flight readiness

Analyze system-level performance metrics

Optimize system-level performance metrics

Direct vehicle design

Influence vehicle design

Lead system-level trades

Drive vehicle functionality

Drive vehicle performance

Manage technical outcome

Manage milestone schedule

Enable vehicle delivery

Own vehicle schematic design

Provide input to avionics

Provide input to propulsion

Provide input to guidance

Evaluate vehicle change impacts

Drive vehicle-level change implementation

Automate system testing

Operate vehicles in space

Determine vehicle health

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Interface with engineering departments

Process & Methodology

Milestone schedule management

Full Job Description

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 & Test Engineer, you will own the vehicle from integration through launch and improve the process along the way. This is not a support role - you will lead design trades, define the test campaign, execute tests on the floor, and command the vehicle once it is in orbit. The W-series vehicle, capsule and satellite bus, is built in-house and this role owns it end-to-end. Varda has completed five missions, with four launched in 2025 alone. This role sits at the intersection of systems and I&T - design reviews the morning and testing on the floor in the afternoon. This role interfaces with all engineering departments and engineers must be able to drive c

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