Senior Electromechanical Engineer

2 weeks ago

El Segundo, California, United States Varda Space Industries Full time
About Varda Space Industries

Varda Space Industries is a pioneering company at the forefront of space-based innovation, harnessing the unique environment of low Earth orbit to produce cutting-edge products that enhance life on Earth.

Our mission is to expand the economic horizons of humanity by developing and manufacturing innovative products in space, with a focus on pharmaceuticals, research, and development payloads.

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Electromechanical Engineer to join our team as a key member of our spacecraft payload development team. As a Senior Electromechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and testing electromechanical systems for our spacecraft payloads, including pharmaceutical equipment, research and development payloads, and next-generation manufacturing platforms.

You will work closely with our product team to develop spacecraft-compatible pharmaceutical equipment, and collaborate with our mission management team to serve government and commercial customers interested in using our reentry vehicle to test novel flight hardware.

Responsibilities
  • Derive hardware requirements and perform initial design trades given open-ended problem statements and stakeholder feedback
  • Evaluate the global impact of hardware design decisions to ensure the best system-level solution
  • Work closely with customers, product engineers/scientists, and flight hardware engineers to evaluate and optimize payloads for their intended applications
  • Drive the full development cycle of a variety of payloads, including electromechanical, fluid systems, avionics, and more
  • Own the hardware delivery timeline and overall success from concept to launch
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field with 5+ years of professional experience in related applications
  • Ability to perform appropriate fluid, structural, and thermal analyses to demonstrate that a payload design meets requirements
  • Excellent 3D CAD skills and experience translating models to production intent
  • Ability to drive integrated subsystem development with inputs from technical contributors across avionics, structures, software, GNC, systems, thermal, integration and test, etc.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with an aptitude for interdisciplinary technical communication
Preferred Skills and Experience
  • 7+ years of experience designing structures or mechanical systems
  • Proven track record of delivering products to market
  • Project management or technical project leadership experience
  • Experience with aerospace hardware development practices, including qualification testing practices and design for typical space environments
What We Offer
  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Equity in a fully funded space startup with potential for significant growth
  • 401(k) matching and unlimited PTO
  • Health insurance, including Vision and Dental
  • Lunch and snacks provided on site every day, with dinners provided twice a week
  • Maternity/Paternity leave

Varda Space Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to making a positive impact in the space industry.

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