Varda Space
Spacecraft Mission Operations Engineer
El Segundo, California, United States
Sponsorship not specified$120k-$170kDetected 1 day ago
JavaScriptPythonGitAvionicsLeadershipFiber 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
- Relocation support for new hires, if needed
Nice to have
- Work with teams across the company to continuously improve upon mission operations and ensure mission success.
- Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline, preferably Aerospace, Electrical, or Computer Science.
- 2+ years of experience in a real time operations role on a complex and high consequence operation.
- 1+ years of experience developing software tools in Python, JavaScript, and/or HTML.
- 3+ 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.
Compensation
- Leveling and base salary is determined by job-related skills, education level, experience level, and job performance.
- Offer compensation also includes the ability to receive stock options under the Company's Equity Incentive Plan.
- $120,000 - $170,000 annually.
- Substantial incentive equity in a fully funded space start-up
- $20/pay period cell phone reimbursement
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
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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