Senior Astrodynamics Engineer

Vardaspace

El Segundo, California, United States
Base: $170,000 - $200,000 py; equity: stock option...
On-site
6 degree of freedom vehicle simulation
Trajectory design and optimization
C++ and python development skills
Varda is accelerating the development of commercial space infrastructure including in-orbit pharmaceutical processing and reentry capsules

Job Summary

  • Varda is accelerating the development of commercial space infrastructure including in-orbit pharmaceutical processing and reentry capsules.
  • The role involves owning the full cycle of mission planning from requirements definition to on-orbit and reentry operations.
  • Employees receive equity in a fully funded startup, unlimited PTO, and daily meals provided on-site.

Matching Summary

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

Salary

Base: $170,000 - $200,000 per year; Equity: Stock options and/or long-term cash awards; Benefits: 401(k) matching, health/vision/dental, unlimited PTO

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 6 degree of freedom vehicle simulation
  • trajectory design and optimization
  • C++ and Python development skills
  • orbital mechanics modeling expertise
  • Monte Carlo analysis execution

Nice-to-have

  • experience with agile development environments
  • background in multi-body dynamics
  • prior technical leadership roles
  • flight test support experience
  • passion for commercial space industry

Key Requirements

  • B.S. in aerospace or related engineering field
  • 5+ years of relevant experience or PhD with 3+ years
  • U.S. Person status required due to ITAR regulations

Work Rights

Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual

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