Thermal Hardware & Test Engineer II — Equity & Space Impact

Varda Space Industries; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 119,543 - 152,749; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible PTO + 12 paid holidays

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

401(k) retirement plan with employer match

Daily lunch provided

Job summary

Varda Space Industries in El Segundo, CA, is hiring a Thermal Hardware and Test Engineer II. In this role, you will design, build, and test thermal and fluid systems for spacecraft, engaging in innovative solutions for in-orbit manufacturing.

Candidates should possess a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline, and have at least 3 years of experience in thermal design and testing procedures. This is a hands-on role focused on ensuring the reliability and performance of thermal systems.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience applying engineering principles to thermal design.
• Proficiency in thermal analysis tools.
• Experience with operational environments and thermal vacuum testing.

Responsibilities

• Drive development of thermal hardware and test infrastructure.
• Architect and assemble thermal and fluid designs.
• Implement instrumentation and data acquisition solutions.

Skills

Thermal design principles

Test and fabrication experience

Communication skills

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Thermal Desktop

MATLAB

Job description

Varda Space Industries in El Segundo, CA, is hiring a Thermal Hardware and Test Engineer II. In this role, you will design, build, and test thermal and fluid systems for spacecraft, engaging in innovative solutions for in-orbit manufacturing.

Candidates should possess a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline, and have at least 3 years of experience in thermal design and testing procedures. This is a hands-on role focused on ensuring the reliability and performance of thermal systems.