Drimva

Varda Space

Vehicle Systems Integration & Test Engineer

$109K–$173K

El Segundo, California, United States · Full-time · Posted Feb 26, 2025

Experience
1+ years; internships and projects included.
Education
B.S. degree in engineering, physics, or related field.
Visa sponsorship
Only U.S. persons permitted to access the company’s export-controlled technology without an export license are hired; U.S. persons are U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, or protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

About the job

Own vehicle systems integration, verification, and test activities to ensure spacecraft are ready for launch and operations.

What you'll do

  • Develop and execute vehicle integration and test campaigns, build procedures, and test procedures.
  • Manage vehicle decisions, schedules, system budgets, and change implementation across engineering teams.
  • Own avionics systems, schematics, and harness design; operate vehicles in space.

What they ask for

  • B.S. in engineering, physics, or a related field.
  • 1+ years of experience in systems, integration, and/or test; internships and projects included.
  • Hands-on experience building aerospace vehicles.
  • Able to regularly lift 25 lbs and comfortable bending, stooping, and standing.

Nice to have

  • Experience with C++ and/or Python, aerospace hardware development, or Unigraphics NX or similar CAD software.
  • Experience supporting flight tests or spacecraft, propulsion, production, or technical leadership.

Pay

$109,148 - $157,658/per year (USD, base salary); $119,543 - $172,673/per year (USD, base salary)

Tools

C++, Python, Unigraphics NX

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