Senior Fluid Systems Engineer, Spacecraft Payloads

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible PTO policy +12 paid holidays

100% company-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer match

Complimentary EV charging

Job summary

Vardaspace in El Segundo, California, is looking for a Senior Fluid Systems Engineer to develop innovative fluid-handling hardware for pharmaceuticals in microgravity. This role involves managing the full payload lifecycle from design through testing and recovery.

Ideal candidates will possess strong mechanical and fluid systems expertise and collaborate with teams to ensure rapid development of hardware under rigorous conditions. Join Vardaspace to contribute to shaping the future of in-space manufacturing.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience designing and troubleshooting electromechanical hardware.
• Experience with aerospace, biotech manufacturing, or relevant environments.
• Ability to independently define tasks and manage schedules.

Responsibilities

• Own pharmaceutical manufacturing payloads from concept to recovery.
• Lead the design of precision fluid systems.
• Perform analyses including fluid, thermal, and structural.

Skills

Mechanical expertise

Fluid systems knowledge

Electromechanical hardware experience

Cross-disciplinary communication

Education

BS/BEng in Mechanical, Aerospace, Mechatronics, Biomedical, Chemical Engineering

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Job description

Vardaspace in El Segundo, California, is looking for a Senior Fluid Systems Engineer to develop innovative fluid-handling hardware for pharmaceuticals in microgravity. This role involves managing the full payload lifecycle from design through testing and recovery.

Ideal candidates will possess strong mechanical and fluid systems expertise and collaborate with teams to ensure rapid development of hardware under rigorous conditions. Join Vardaspace to contribute to shaping the future of in-space manufacturing.