Spaceship Systems Engineer, Electrical
About the role
TL;DR
Designs, integrates, and tests electrical avionics systems for spaceships.
- •Varda is accelerating the development of commercial space infrastructure.
- •This role oversees the design, integration, and testing of avionics systems for their Winnebago Spaceship, ensuring readiness for launch and operations.
- •Key Responsibilities Develop electrical architecture, system diagrams, and budgets.
- •Analyze architecture for faults and risks, developing mitigation plans.
- •Conduct comprehensive verification plans for avionics systems on flight and HITL hardware.
- •Participate in mission operations as an Avionics specialist or system operator.
- •Oversee the integration of the Winnebago avionics systems.
- •Requirements Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
- •At least 3 years of experience in system design, test planning, and validation.
- •Proficiency in programming and debugging with Python.
- •Experience with power supplies, modular DAQ systems, RTD and 4-20mA devices, and general test equipment.
Required skills
Nice-to-have skills
Domain expertise
Benefits & perks
Flexible PTO policy + 12 paid holidays, 100% company-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans for employees and dependents with FSA and employer-matched HSA options, Voluntary accident, hospital, critical illness, and pet insurance, $120/month wellness reimbursement for gym and fitness expenses, 12 weeks of parental leave, Family building, pregnancy, parenting and menopause benefits via Maven Clinic, Sponsored One Medical memberships for employees and their dependents, Substantial incentive equity in a fully funded space start-up, 401(k) retirement plan with 6% employer match (immediately vested), $20/pay period cell phone reimbursement, Relocation support for new hires, if needed, Fully stocked kitchen with lunch provided daily and dinner provided twice weekly, Company and team-bonding events, happy hours and mission-success celebrations, Complimentary EV charging