Principal Fluid Systems Engineer, Space Pharma Payloads

Varda Space Industries; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Unlimited PTO

Health insurance including vision and dental

Lunch and snacks provided on-site

Dinners provided twice a week

Job summary

Varda Space Industries in El Segundo, California, seeks a Principal Fluid Systems Engineer to define and lead the development of innovative fluid handling hardware for pharmaceuticals in space. The role involves shaping technical direction, collaborating with scientists and engineers, and driving precise fluid system requirements.

Ideal candidates will have over seven years of experience and robust mechanical and fluid systems knowledge. This position offers competitive compensation and benefits including equity, unlimited PTO, and health insurance.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience designing electromechanical hardware.
• Extensive experience with fluid system components like valves and pumps.
• Track record leading project teams in hardware development.

Responsibilities

• Define architectural requirements for pharmaceutical payloads.
• Establish fluid system design standards and verification methods.
• Lead development and testing of precision fluid systems.

Skills

Mechanical systems expertise

Fluid systems expertise

Communication skills

Education

BS/BEng in Mechanical, Aerospace, Mechatronics, Biomedical, Chemical or related

Tools

Python

MATLAB

FEA

Job description

Varda Space Industries in El Segundo, California, seeks a Principal Fluid Systems Engineer to define and lead the development of innovative fluid handling hardware for pharmaceuticals in space. The role involves shaping technical direction, collaborating with scientists and engineers, and driving precise fluid system requirements.

Ideal candidates will have over seven years of experience and robust mechanical and fluid systems knowledge. This position offers competitive compensation and benefits including equity, unlimited PTO, and health insurance.