Senior Space Systems, Integration & Test Engineer

Varda Space Industries; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 179,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible PTO

Company-paid medical/dental/vision

Relocation support

Stock options

HSA options

Wellness reimbursement

Parental leave

EV charging

Job summary

Varda Space Industries seeks a Senior Systems, Integration & Test Engineer to own the vehicle from integration through launch, leading design trades and defining the test campaign. You will execute tests on the floor and command the vehicle once it is in orbit, interfacing with all engineering departments.

The role sits at the intersection of systems and I&T, requiring hands-on work, strong problem solving, and the ability to drive conflicting requirements to implemented solutions.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in engineering, physics, or related field with 5+ years of experience on critical hardware programs.
• Experience as the decision maker on a test campaign, not just support.

Responsibilities

• Own technical decisions to ensure vehicle success.
• Create and own the vehicle integration and test campaign to validate and verify flight readiness.
• Analyze and optimize system-level performance metrics (mass, delta-V, power, data budgets).
• Lead system-level trades and design reviews to drive top-level vehicle design and performance.
• Manage the technical outcome and milestone schedule to enable delivery on schedule.
• Own vehicle schematic and harness design input to avionics, propulsion, and guidance systems.
• Drive change implementation and assess impacts at the vehicle level.
• Use Python to automate system testing and data review.

Skills

First principles thinking

Aerospace systems

Test campaign decision maker

Teamwork & communication

Problem solving

Hands-on hardware

Education

B.S. in engineering/physics or related field

Tools

C++

Python

Unigraphics NX

Job description

Varda Space Industries seeks a Senior Systems, Integration & Test Engineer to own the vehicle from integration through launch, leading design trades and defining the test campaign. You will execute tests on the floor and command the vehicle once it is in orbit, interfacing with all engineering departments.

The role sits at the intersection of systems and I&T, requiring hands-on work, strong problem solving, and the ability to drive conflicting requirements to implemented solutions.