Director, Mechanisms Engineering — Pharma Payloads

Varda Space Industries; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Unlimited PTO

Lunch and snacks provided

Equity in a space startup

Job summary

Varda Space Industries seeks a Director of Mechanisms Engineering to lead the development of in-orbit pharmaceutical manufacturing payloads. This role involves building and leading a team of engineers, defining system architectures, and ensuring the successful execution of projects. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in electromechanical hardware and team leadership, alongside excellent communication skills. Located in El Segundo, California, Varda offers a competitive salary range from $200,000 to $250,000 per year, along with generous benefits including health insurance and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in complex electromechanical hardware design.
• 3+ years of experience in team leadership and hardware development.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead a team of payload engineers.
• Own the pharmaceutical payload development roadmap and execution.
• Manage a portfolio of concurrent payload development efforts.

Skills

Electromechanical hardware design

Team leadership

Fluid handling systems

Communication skills

Project management

Education

BS/BEng in Mechanical, Aerospace or related field

Job description

Varda Space Industries seeks a Director of Mechanisms Engineering to lead the development of in-orbit pharmaceutical manufacturing payloads. This role involves building and leading a team of engineers, defining system architectures, and ensuring the successful execution of projects. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in electromechanical hardware and team leadership, alongside excellent communication skills. Located in El Segundo, California, Varda offers a competitive salary range from $200,000 to $250,000 per year, along with generous benefits including health insurance and 401(k) matching.