Principal Fluid Systems Engineer - Pharmaceutical Payloads

Vardaspace

El Segundo, California, United States
Base: $170,000 - $220,000 py; bonus/equity: stock ...
On-site
7+ years electromechanical hardware design
Deep mechanical and fluid systems expertise
Experience with valves pumps pistons 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 defining architecture and leading teams to develop first-of-its-kind hardware that endures hypersonic reentry and returns materials to Earth.
  • Candidates will work with a team of veterans from SpaceX, Blue Origin, and major pharmaceutical companies to create foundational in-space manufacturing infrastructure.

Matching Summary

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

Salary

Base: $170,000 - $220,000 per year; Bonus/Equity: Stock options and/or long-term cash awards available; Benefits: 401(k) matching, unlimited PTO, health/vision/dental insurance, on-site meals

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 7+ years electromechanical hardware design
  • Deep mechanical and fluid systems expertise
  • Experience with valves pumps pistons seals
  • Lead project teams through full-cycle development
  • System-level analyses using Python MATLAB FEA

Nice-to-have

  • Cross-functional project leadership experience
  • Prior precision fluid-handling hardware experience
  • Aerospace environmental testing experience
  • Microgravity fluid behavior knowledge
  • cGMP principles and cleanroom practices

Key Requirements

  • BS/BEng in Mechanical Aerospace Mechatronics Biomedical or Chemical engineering
  • 7+ years designing integrating testing electromechanical hardware
  • Track record leading full-cycle space flight hardware development
  • US Person status required per ITAR regulations

Work Rights

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

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