Senior Fluid Systems Engineer - Pharmaceutical Payloads

Vardaspace

El Segundo, California, United States
Base: $133,000 - $170,000 py; bonus/equity: stock ...
On-site
4+ years electromechanical hardware experience
Precision fluid systems design expertise
Valves pumps pistons tubing manifolds seals
Varda is accelerating the development of commercial space infrastructure to manufacture life-saving pharmaceuticals in low Earth orbit

Job Summary

  • Varda is accelerating the development of commercial space infrastructure to manufacture life-saving pharmaceuticals in low Earth orbit.
  • The role involves owning the full payload lifecycle from concept through design, integration, launch, on-orbit operation, reentry, and recovery.
  • Candidates will receive equity in a fully funded space startup along with unlimited PTO and comprehensive health benefits.

Matching Summary

Varda is accelerating the development of commercial space infrastructure to manufacture life-saving pharmaceuticals in low Earth orbit.

Salary

Base: $133,000 - $170,000 per year; Bonus/Equity: Stock options and/or long-term cash awards available; Benefits: 401(k) matching, unlimited PTO, health/vision/dental insurance, meals provided

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 4+ years electromechanical hardware experience
  • Precision fluid systems design expertise
  • Valves pumps pistons tubing manifolds seals
  • Independent task definition and schedule management
  • Cross-functional communication skills

Nice-to-have

  • Full-cycle ownership of precision fluid hardware
  • Experience with aerospace environmental testing
  • Familiarity with microgravity fluid behavior
  • Knowledge of cGMP principles and cleanroom practices
  • Python or MATLAB modeling capabilities

Key Requirements

  • BS/BEng in Mechanical Aerospace Mechatronics Biomedical Chemical Engineering
  • US Person status required due to ITAR regulations
  • Experience delivering hardware for aerospace defense semiconductor or biotech environments

Work Rights

Must be a US person (citizen, permanent resident, or protected individual)

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