Varda Space

Varda Space

Applications Engineer - General

El Segundo, California, United States · Senior · Full-time

Work authorization required$110k-$140kDetected 22 days ago
JavaScriptPythonSQLSnowflakeRedshiftDatabricksAWSdbtData AnalysisData EngineeringData VisualizationLLMsProject ManagementSalesforceCRMProcess ImprovementRecruitingHRISLeadershipCommunicationLean ManufacturingFiber Optics

About the role

  • About Varda Low Earth orbit is open for business.
  • Varda is accelerating the development of commercial space infrastructure, from in-orbit pharmaceutical processing to reliable and economical reentry capsules.
  • From life-saving pharmaceuticals to more powerful fiber optics, there is a world of products used on Earth today that can only be manufactured in space.

Responsibilities

  • Own a portfolio of cross-functional enterprise systems (CRM, HRIS, EHS, and similar), daily admin, data integrity, vendor escalations, and release cycles.
  • Build internal applications (low-code and custom-built) and ETL pipelines that connect disparate systems into a unified data layer.
  • Design dashboards and solutions in Power BI, SQL, and Python for cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Provide surge support to peer applications engineers during peak project periods, system rollouts, and critical incidents.
  • Build, pilot, and deploy AI-powered tools, including LLM-based agents and generative tooling across supported business functions.
  • Lead training and enablement that drives adoption and reduces shadow IT across supported business units.
  • Varda's W-Series vehicles are built, designed, and operated by Varda in-house, including the pharmaceutical processing payloads, the capsules, the C-PICA heat shields, and the satellite buses.
  • Join Varda, and work to create a bustling in-space ecosystem.
  • In this role, you will be responsible for leading efforts to develop, deploy, improve, and manage enterprise applications across several business functions, including CRM, HRIS, EHS, and other operational systems.
  • You will manage the implementation of these solutions through the entire product life cycle, from opportunity identification to support and sustainment.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Analytics, Business Administration, or a related technical field.
  • 3+ years of experience supporting or managing enterprise applications (CRM, HRIS, EHS, or similar).
  • Proficiency in SQL and at least one scripting/programming language (Python, JavaScript, or similar).
  • Salesforce administration or development experience (Flows or Lightning).
  • Experience with HRIS platforms (Workday, BambooHR, Rippling) and/or EHS systems.
  • Experience with ATS platforms (Greenhouse, Lever) and recruiting workflow optimization.
  • Hands-on experience with ETL tools (Alteryx, dbt, SSIS, or Informatica) and cloud data platforms (Snowflake, Databricks, AWS Redshift).
  • Experience with aerospace & defense or Pharma enterprise systems.

Nice to have

  • Preferred Skills and Qualifications

Compensation

  • E1: $110,000 - $140,000 per year (1-1.5 years of exp)
  • E2: $120,000 - $153,000 per year (1-3 years of exp)
  • Sr. Engineer: $140,000 - 180,000 per year (3-6 years of exp)
  • This role is on-site in El Segundo, CA
  • Leveling and base salary are determined by job-related skills, education level, experience level, and job performance
  • Voluntary accident, hospital, critical illness, and pet insurance

Benefits

  • Flexible PTO policy + 12 paid holidays
  • 100% company-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans for employees and dependents with FSA and employer-matched HSA options
  • $120/month wellness reimbursement for gym and fitness expenses
  • 12 weeks of parental leave (with supplemental disability leave for CA mothers)
  • Family building, pregnancy, parenting and menopause benefits via Maven Clinic
  • Sponsored One Medical memberships for employees and their dependents
  • Substantial incentive equity in a fully funded space start-up
  • 401(k) retirement plan with 6% employer match (immediately vested)
  • $20/pay period cell phone reimbursement

Company info

  • Our mission is to expand the economic bounds of humankind.
  • Varda was founded in January 2021 by Will Bruey and Delian Asparouhov with significant backing from world class investors including Khosla Ventures, Lux Capital, Founders Fund, Caffeinated Capital, General Catalyst, and Also Capital.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • 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.
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