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    Senior Electromechanical Engineer - El Segundo, United States - Varda Space Industries

    Varda Space Industries
    Varda Space Industries El Segundo, United States

    1 week ago

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    About VardaThe environment of space hold the potential to craft products that profoundly enhance life on Earth.

    Varda is at the forefront of this endeavor, harnessing the unique environment of low earth orbit to produce these innovations and reintroduce them to our world.

    Our mission transcends mere exploration; we're expanding the economic horizons of humanity.
    At Varda, you'll be positioned at the nexus of ambition and expertise.

    Our seasoned team, with its rich legacy in aerospace and technology, has honed its skills in the corridors of industry giants.

    Here, your contributions will be both cherished and critiqued by leaders who, with a wealth of experience behind them, are now devoted to the realm of extraterrestrial manufacturing.

    While our aspirations soar high, our path is grounded in technical pragmatism and operational viability.

    Our conceptual operations are crystalline material processing and reentry, backed by years of research and development anchored in the International Space Station's, and commercial space sectors expansive achievements.

    Join Varda, and work to finally create a bustling in-space ecosystem.

    About this RoleAs a Senior Electromechanical Engineer, you will have full ownership of a range of both manufacturing and research payloads within our reentry vehicle.

    In this position, you will drive electromechanical hardware development including design, analysis, build, and testing at sub and full system levels.

    You will have significant freedom on the platform design while driving the full product lifecycle from concept to completion.

    Varda payloads serve a range of customers, so you'll need to be comfortable operating across technical domains as either as the expert or as the technical lead while pulling in internal Varda experts as required to guarantee successful delivery.

    Typical electromechanical support falls into one of several categories
    • Pharmaceutical payloads: In this capacity, you will work with Varda's product team to develop spacecraft compatible pharmaceutical equipment to manufacture novel drugs in space and return them to Earth.
    In other words, you'll build our space factories Research and development payloads:

    In this capacity, you will work closely with the mission management team to serve government and commercial customers interested in using our reentry vehicle to test novel flight hardware (avionics, materials, sensors, etc.).

    This will involve making modifications to our vehicle as required to meet customer requirements and developing custom hardware to support these effortsNext Gen Manufacturing Platforms:
    We use microgravity to make products that are impossible to make on Earth.

    You'll build the factoriesGiven the diversity of technical challenges you may face, you are likely a broad technical generalist with depth in one or more of structures, mechanisms/mechatronics, fluid systems, and/or avionics and a strong interest in learning new skills as you go.

    ResponsibilitiesDerive hardware requirements and perform initial design trades given open-ended problem statements and stakeholder feedbackEvaluate the global impact of hardware design decisions ensure the best system-level solutionWork closely with customers, product engineers/scientists, and flight hardware engineers (thermal, avionics, structures, software, integration, etc.) to evaluate and optimize payloads for their intended applicationsDrive the full development cycle of a variety of payloads (electromechanical, fluid systems, avionics, etc.) to meet defined product or customer requirements.

    This includes architecture definition, component selection, system design, analysis, testing, qualification, etc.

    Own the hardware delivery timeline and overall success from concept to launchBasic QualificationsBachelor's degree in a relevant technical field with 5+ years of professional experience in related applications (e.g., lab equipment, aerospace systems, medical devices, thermal management systems, etc.) Ability to perform appropriate fluid, structural, and thermal analyses to demonstrate that a payload design meets requirements (e.g., Hand Calcs, Excel, Ansys, Femap, Nastran, Comsol, etc.)Excellent 3D CAD skills (ideally NX) and experience translating models to production intent (detailed drawings, work instructions, etc.) Ability to drive integrated subsystem development with inputs from technical contributors across avionics, structures, software, GNC, systems, thermal, integration and test, etc.

    Excellent written and verbal communication skills with an aptitude for interdisciplinary technical communication Ability to successfully respond to evolving requirements in a fast-moving organization Excitement about making history at the forefront of both the space and pharmaceutical industries Knowledge of electro-mechanical components including motors, valves, servo devices, and sensorsHands-on project experience with complex mechanical systemsUnderstanding of GD&T and manufacturing processesUnderstanding of system impacts to component design decisions including packaging, thermal, environmental, and loadsPreferred Skills And Experience7+ years of experience design structures or mechanical systems Proven track record of delivering products to marketProject management or technical project leadership experience Experience with aerospace hardware development practices (e.g., qualification testing practices, design for typical space environments, cleanliness, etc.)Concept to delivery ownership of a complex electromechanical fluid system.

    Bonus points if this system operated in space Experience working with electromechanical components including valves, motors, pumps, etc., ideally at small scalesAbility to design and implement subsystem development tests as needed to guide overall hardware developmentExperience working on highly integrated systems (i.e. software, electrical, mechanical, thermal, fluids, optics)Familiarity with sensors such as mass, FTIR, or Raman spectrometers and/or optical microscopesPay RangeSr.


    Electromechanical Engineer:
    $135,000 - $185,000 per yearOn site role located in El Segundo, CAITAR RequirementsVarda, like all employers, must ensure that its employees working in the United States are lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. Additionally, our employees are exposed to and have access to certain export-controlled items. At present, some of our technology to which employees have access requires a license to be exported to individuals other than "U.S. Persons" as defined in U.S. export regulations. Because our employees are provided access to export-controlled items, our current policy is to only hire "U.S. persons" who are permitted to have access to our technology without an export license.

    "US person" means:

    U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident, or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) (i.e., individual admitted to the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum in the U.S.) Learn more about the ITAR here.

    BenefitsExciting team of professionals at the top of their field to working by your sideWorking in El Segundo, CA - an awesome Southern California beach city with quick access to entertainment and outdoor activitiesEquity in a fully funded space startup with potential for significant growth401(k) matchingUnlimited PTO Health insurance, including Vision and DentalLunch and snacks provided on site every day.

    Dinners provided twice a week. Maternity / Paternity leaveVarda Space Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Candidates and employees are always evaluated based on merit, qualifications, and performance.

    We will never discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, martial status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.

    E-Verify StatementVarda Space Industries, Inc. participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program. The E-Verify program is an Internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Learn more about the E-Verify program.
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