Senior Electromechanical Engineer

2 months 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 manufacturing. Our mission is to harness the unique environment of low Earth orbit to produce innovative products that enhance life on Earth.

Our Vision

We aim to create a bustling in-space ecosystem, where our team of experts can push the boundaries of what is possible. Our vision is to make a significant impact on the world by leveraging the advantages of space-based manufacturing.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Electromechanical Engineer to join our team. As a key member of our hardware development team, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and testing electromechanical systems for our space-based manufacturing platform.

Key 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 (electromechanical, fluid systems, avionics, etc.) to meet defined product or customer requirements
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.
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
What We Offer
  • Exciting team of professionals at the top of their field
  • Working in El Segundo, CA - an awesome Southern California beach city with quick access to entertainment and outdoor activities
  • Equity in a fully funded space startup with potential for significant growth
  • 401(k) matching
  • Unlimited PTO
  • Health insurance, including Vision and Dental
  • Lunch and snacks provided on site every day. Dinners provided twice a week.
  • Maternity / Paternity leave


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