Astrodynamics Engineer

Vardaspace

El Segundo, California, United States
On-site
Trajectory design and optimization
Orbital mechanics expertise
Atmospheric re-entry algorithms
Varda is accelerating the development of commercial space infrastructure to enable in-orbit pharmaceutical processing and reliable reentry capsules

Job Summary

  • Varda is accelerating the development of commercial space infrastructure to enable in-orbit pharmaceutical processing and reliable reentry capsules.
  • The role involves owning the full cycle of mission planning and orbital dynamics development from requirements definition to on-orbit operations.
  • Candidates will work closely with propulsion, software, and flight operations teams to architect the world's first commercial reentry vehicle.

Matching Summary

Varda is accelerating the development of commercial space infrastructure to enable in-orbit pharmaceutical processing and reliable reentry capsules.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Trajectory design and optimization
  • Orbital mechanics expertise
  • Atmospheric re-entry algorithms
  • Monte Carlo dispersion analysis
  • Autonomous satellite navigation
  • Mission planning full cycle

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with commercial reentry vehicles
  • Fast-paced startup environment
  • Multidisciplinary team collaboration
  • Passion for in-space industry
  • Open-ended problem solving

Key Requirements

  • Astrodynamics or Mission Design background
  • Experience with trajectory optimization
  • Knowledge of reentry profiles

Work Rights

Not specified

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