Space Electrical Engineer, Systems
VardaIn-space Manufacturing company
El Segundo, United States$131,000 - $184,000 annuallyMid
Khosla Ventures
Founders Fund
Lux Capital
Caffeinated Capital
General Catalyst
Peter Thiel
About the role
TL;DR
Design, integrate, and test avionics systems for spacecraft.
- •Varda is accelerating the development of commercial space infrastructure.
- •This role is crucial for overseeing the design, integration, and testing of avionics systems for their Winnebago Spaceship, ensuring readiness for launch and operational phases.
- •Key Responsibilities Define project scopes and requirements, guiding designs from concept to production.
- •Develop electrical architecture, system diagrams, and budgets.
- •Analyze architecture for faults and risks, developing mitigation plans.
- •Conduct verification plans for avionics systems on flight and HITL hardware.
- •Participate in mission operations as an Avionics specialist.
- •Requirements Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field. 3+ years of experience in system design, test planning, and validation.
- •Proficiency in Python programming and debugging.
- •Experience with power supplies, modular DAQ systems, RTD and 4-20mA devices, and general test equipment.
Required skills
PythonLinuxGit
Nice-to-have skills
Project ManagementProgram Management
Domain expertise
aerospace
Benefits & perks
Equity, Health insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, FSA, HSA, Accident insurance, Hospital insurance, Critical illness insurance, Pet insurance, Wellness reimbursement, Parental leave, Family building benefits, Pregnancy benefits, Parenting benefits, Menopause benefits, One Medical membership, 401(k) with employer match, Cell phone reimbursement, Relocation support, Stock options, Paid holidays, Fully stocked kitchen, Lunch provided, Dinner provided, Team-bonding events, EV charging
Tech stack
PythonLinuxGitJiraConfluenceREST API