Varda Space
Senior Vehicle Systems Integration & Test Engineer
$140K–$203K
El Segundo, California, United States · Senior · Full-time · Posted Jun 4, 2026
- Experience
- 5+ years in systems, integration, and/or test on critical hardware programs.
- Education
- B.S. degree in engineering, physics, or related field.
- Visa sponsorship
- Only hires U.S. persons permitted to access the company’s technology without an export license: U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, or protected individuals admitted as refugees or granted asylum.
About the job
Owns vehicle systems integration and testing from design trades through launch and on-orbit operations, ensuring flight readiness and improving the process.
What you'll do
- Define and lead vehicle integration and test campaigns, including executing tests and verifying flight readiness.
- Lead system-level design trades, manage vehicle performance budgets and changes, and coordinate delivery milestones.
- Operate vehicles in space and use Python to automate system testing and data review.
What they ask for
- B.S. in engineering, physics, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in systems, integration, and/or test on critical hardware programs.
- Experience making decisions on a test campaign and hands-on experience building aerospace vehicles.
- Working knowledge of aerospace vehicle subsystems; able to regularly lift 25 lbs. and work standing or bending on the hardware floor.
Nice to have
- Hands-on experience with GNC and propulsion sensors and actuators; satellite systems engineering knowledge.
- Experience with programming languages such as C++ and Python, wiring schematic and harness design, or Unigraphics NX or similar CAD software.
Pay
$140,333 - $202,703/per year (USD, base salary)
Tools
python, C++, Unigraphics NX
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