Mechanisms Engineer - Payloads
Varda Space IndustriesCalifornia, United States
Posted April 30, 2026
104000 - 145000 USD
Full Time
About the Company
Varda is a commercial space infrastructure company accelerating the development of commercial space infrastructure.
Job Description
Join Varda, a commercial space infrastructure company, as a Mechanisms Engineer on the Payload team. Design and develop electromechanical flight hardware for pharmaceutical manufacturing and hypersonic reentry testbed missions.
Requirements
- BS/BEng in Mechanical, Aerospace, Mechatronics, or related engineering discipline
- Strong fundamentals in structures, heat transfer, fluids, and dynamics
- Hands-on experience designing, integrating, testing, and troubleshooting electromechanical hardware
- Ability to communicate effectively across disciplines
Benefits
- 401(k) matching
- Unlimited PTO
- Health insurance, including Vision and Dental
- Lunch and snacks provided on site every day. Dinners provided twice a week.
- Maternity / Paternity leave