Senior Spacecraft Mission Operations Engineer

About This Role

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 in-orbit spacecraft operations experience.
• 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-site in 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.

Benefits

• Flexible PTO policy plus 12 paid holidays.
• 100% company-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans for employees and dependents with FSA and employer-matched HSA options.
• 401(k) retirement plan with 6% employer match (immediately vested).
• Substantial incentive equity in a fully funded space start-up.
• Relocation support for new hires, if needed.

Workplace & Eligibility

• This role is on-site in El Segundo, CA.
• Varda only hires U.S. persons who are permitted to have access to export-controlled technology without an export license.
• U.S. person means U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident, or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

About Varda