Varda Space
Automation and Controls Engineer - Tooling & Python
El Segundo, California, United States
Sponsorship not specified$109k-$153kDetected 1 day ago
PythonFull-Stack DevelopmentLinuxGrafanaAvionicsPLCMechanical DesignElectrical EngineeringControlsTest AutomationLeadershipCommunicationFiber Optics
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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
Compensation
- $109,000 - $153,000 annually.
- 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.
- Substantial incentive equity in a fully funded space start-up
- $20/pay period cell phone reimbursement
Benefits
- Varda offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support health, financial well‑being, and a high‑quality workplace experience.
- Below is an overview of what full‑time employees receive (at this time, interns receive a subset of benefits):
- Health & Wellness
- 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
- Financial & Retirement
- Substantial incentive equity in a fully funded space start-up
- 401(k) retirement plan with 6% employer match (immediately vested)
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.
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