Varda Space
Senior Space Systems Engineer, Avionics
$140K–$203K
El Segundo, California, United States · Senior · Full-time · Posted Oct 31, 2026
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience in system design, test planning, and validation.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field.
- Visa sponsorship
- Only hires U.S. persons permitted to access the company’s technology without an export license; defined as U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, or protected individuals admitted as refugees or granted asylum.
About the job
Oversees the design, integration, verification, and operation of avionics systems and test infrastructure for Varda’s Winnebago spacecraft.
What you'll do
- Develop electrical architectures, requirements, risk mitigations, and verification plans for avionics systems.
- Integrate spacecraft avionics and design, build, and operate Hardware In The Loop (HITL) testbeds and ground infrastructure.
- Support mission operations and mentor engineers.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
- Proficiency in programming and debugging with Python.
- Experience with power supplies, modular DAQ systems, RTD and 4-20mA devices, and general test equipment.
Nice to have
- Experience taking vehicle electrical systems from concept to operational production.
- HITL testbed setup, configuration control, and system-level testing experience.
Pay
$140,333 - $202,703 USD per year (base salary)
Tools
Python, Unix, HITL, modular DAQ systems, RTD, 4-20mA devices
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