Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Electrical, or Computer Science engineering.
5+ years in real-time operations for complex, high-stakes environments.
3+ years developing software tools using Python, JavaScript, or HTML.
Familiarity with spacecraft avionics, GNC, software, and thermal design practices.
5+ years of experience with spacecraft systems preferred.
Responsibilities
Develop and lead Varda's on-orbit missions.
Own the complete ops development cycle for mission-specific payloads.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance mission operations.
Automate operational tasks by creating web tools.
Scale operational capabilities to accommodate increased flight frequency.
Benefits
Eligible for stock options and long-term cash awards.
On-site role in El Segundo, CA.
Full Job Description
About This Role
The Senior Space Mission Operations Engineer is an experienced spacecraft operator. They are exceptional communicators, adept leaders, and a jack-of-all trades capable of applying cross-discipline engineering to bespoke solutions. An ideal candidate is someone passionate to work in a startup environment where you will have the opportunity to fully own on-orbit operations for our Winnie Spaceship and mold a unique new mission framework for operations in space. Responsibilities
Develop, coordinate, execute, and lead Varda's on-orbit missions.
Own the full ops development cycle for mission-unique payloads, from the creation of mission profiles through execution.
Work with teams across the company to continuously improve upon mission operations and ensure mission success.
Automate and eliminate operational burden by building webtools.
Scale up Varda's operational capabilities to support a growing flight cadence.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline, preferably Aerospace, Electrical, or Computer Science.
5+ years of experience in a real time operations role on a complex and high consequence operation.
3+ years of experience developing software tools in Python, JavaScript, and/or HTML.
Familiarity with Avionics, GNC, Software, and Thermal design practices for spacecraft.
Preferred Skills and Experience
5+ years of experience with spacecraft systems.
Previous operator experience in a leadership role.
Previous experience with Git and Atlassian products.
Familiarity with ground stations networks.
Pay Range
Salary range: Senior: $140,333 - $179,314/ per year.
This role is on-sitein El Segundo, CA.
Leveling and base salary is determined by job-related skills, education level, experience level, and job performance.
You will be eligible for incentives in the form of stock options and/or long-term cash awards.
ITAR Requirements
Varda, 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. Because our employees are provided access to export-controlled items, our 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).
