Data Engineer

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain ELT pipelines that ingest data from ERP, CRM, PLM, QMS, and other enterprise systems
• Support enterprise data platform evaluations by researching and documenting external solutions
• Assist with data storage tasks, including table format standards, partitioning strategies, and interoperability
• Establish data quality frameworks, lineage tracking, and pipeline observability (SLA monitoring, alerting, and logging)
• Support AI/ML workflows by designing feature pipelines and a governed knowledge layer
• Work cross-functionally to translate business logic into technical specifications and data solutions
• Operate within regulated environments subject to FDA GMP, ITAR, and DCAA compliance
• Implement modern development practices including source control, peer review, and CI/CD pipelines

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in enterprise integration or data engineering roles
• Experience with cloud data warehouse or Lakehouse platforms (e.g., Snowflake, Databricks)
• Proficiency in SQL and at least one general-purpose programming language (e.g., Python)
• Experience with relational (SQL) and non-relational (NoSQL) databases
• Familiarity with Git and basic CI/CD concepts
• Understanding of data modeling concepts such as star schema and dimensional modeling

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with data transformation tools like dbt
• Experience with workflow orchestration tools such as Airflow
• Experience supporting AI/ML pipelines, including feature stores or model monitoring
• Experience in a high-growth startup environment
• Exposure to Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform)
• Experience in aerospace, defense, or pharmaceutical data environments

Benefits

• 100% company-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance for employees and dependents
• 401(k) retirement plan with 6% employer match (immediately vested)
• Substantial incentive equity in a fully funded space startup
• Flexible PTO policy plus 12 paid holidays
• Daily lunch provided and dinner provided twice weekly
• $120/month wellness reimbursement

About the Company

Varda is accelerating the development of commercial space infrastructure, from in-orbit pharmaceutical processing to reliable and economical reentry capsules. Our mission is to expand the economic bounds of humankind by creating the products and infrastructure needed so space can directly benefit life on Earth.