Mission Operations and Automation Engineer

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, execute, and lead Varda's on-orbit missions
• Own the full ops development cycle for mission-unique payloads, from mission profiles through execution
• Work with cross-functional teams to continuously improve mission operations and ensure success
• Automate and eliminate operational burden by building webtools
• Scale up operational capabilities to support a growing flight cadence

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline (Aerospace, Electrical, or Computer Science preferred)
• 2+ years of experience in a real-time operations role on complex, high-consequence operations
• 1+ years of experience developing software tools in Python, Javascript, and/or HTML
• Familiarity with Avionics, GNC, Software, and Thermal design practices for spacecraft

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with spacecraft systems
• Previous operator experience in a leadership role
• Previous in-orbit spacecraft operations experience
• Experience with Git and Atlassian products
• Familiarity with ground station networks

Benefits

• Equity in a fully funded space startup
• 401(k) matching
• Unlimited PTO
• Health insurance, including Vision and Dental
• On-site lunch and snacks daily, with dinners provided twice a week
• Maternity and Paternity leave

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.