Senior Avionics Hardware Engineer — Equity & Flight‑Critical Systems

Varda Space Industries; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity in a fully funded space startup

401(k) matching

Unlimited PTO

Health insurance including vision and dental

Lunch and snacks provided

Job summary

Varda Space Industries is looking for a Senior Avionics Hardware Development Engineer in El Segundo, California. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in electronics hardware development and will lead the design of critical flight hardware for satellite systems. Responsibilities include collaborating with cross-functional teams, designing PCB-level electronics, and mentoring junior engineers. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits such as health insurance and unlimited PTO.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of direct experience in electronics hardware development.
• Demonstrated experience in complex electronics systems.
• Strong hands-on lab experience.

Responsibilities

• Design PCB level electronics from schematic to manufacturing.
• Define subsystem requirements based on mission objectives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for design impacts.

Skills

Electronics hardware development

Signal integrity

Python programming

Root cause analysis

Education

B.S. in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Function generators

Digital multimeters

Job description

Varda Space Industries is looking for a Senior Avionics Hardware Development Engineer in El Segundo, California. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in electronics hardware development and will lead the design of critical flight hardware for satellite systems. Responsibilities include collaborating with cross-functional teams, designing PCB-level electronics, and mentoring junior engineers. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits such as health insurance and unlimited PTO.