Senior Systems Engineer, Mission Assurance
Varda Space IndustriesCalifornia, United States • Washington, District of Columbia, United States • Huntsville, Alabama, United States
Posted August 13, 2025
145000 - 175000 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
Varda Space Industries accelerates commercial space infrastructure development, focusing on in-orbit pharmaceutical processing and reliable reentry capsules. By leveraging reusable rockets to reduce costs, Varda enables the manufacture of Earth-bound products like life-saving medications and advanced fiber optics only possible in space. The company's mission is to expand the economic potential of space for the benefit of humanity.
Job Description
Varda is an aerospace startup seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to join their Mission Assurance team. The team partners with design and manufacturing teams to develop spacecraft reliability and mission success. This role involves end-to-end mission assurance, requirements management, and ensuring compliance with FAA and safety regulations. The mission is to expand economic bounds for humankind through the utilization of orbital space infrastructure.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in aerospace, mechanical, electrical, manufacturing, systems engineering or related field.
- Minimum 5 years of relevant aerospace engineering experience, with a previous role involving mission assurance, design or reliability engineering, or a senior systems engineering role.
- Proven track record in requirements management, verification planning, and systems integration for aerospace or defense systems.
- Excellent communication skills.
Benefits
- Exciting team
- Equity
- 401(k)
- Unlimited PTO
- Health insurance
- Lunch and snacks
- Maternity / Paternity leave
- In-House Dinners
