Senior Fluid Systems Engineer – Space Pharma Payloads

Varda Space Industries; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Unlimited PTO

Health insurance, including Vision and Dental

Lunch and snacks provided on site

Maternity / Paternity leave

Job summary

Varda Space Industries is seeking a Senior Fluid Systems Engineer in El Segundo, CA. In this role, you will develop cutting-edge electromechanical fluid-handling hardware essential for pharmaceutical manufacturing in microgravity.

With 4+ years of experience in aerospace or biotech manufacturing, you will take charge of the full lifecycle of payloads, ensuring they meet necessary specifications. Join our diverse team and help pioneer in-space ecosystems.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience designing, integrating, testing, and troubleshooting electromechanical hardware.
• Experience delivering hardware for aerospace or biotech manufacturing.
• Ability to independently define tasks, manage schedules, and deliver integrated hardware.

Responsibilities

• Own pharmaceutical manufacturing payloads from concept through recovery.
• Lead the design of precision fluid systems including valves, pumps, and thermal-control systems.
• Perform fluid, thermal, structural, and mechanism analyses.

Skills

Mechanical and fluid systems expertise

Cross-disciplinary communication

Electromechanical hardware design

Education

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

Job description

Varda Space Industries is seeking a Senior Fluid Systems Engineer in El Segundo, CA. In this role, you will develop cutting-edge electromechanical fluid-handling hardware essential for pharmaceutical manufacturing in microgravity.

With 4+ years of experience in aerospace or biotech manufacturing, you will take charge of the full lifecycle of payloads, ensuring they meet necessary specifications. Join our diverse team and help pioneer in-space ecosystems.