Manager Systems, Integration, and Test
Varda Space Industries · El Segundo, California, United States
Posted about 3 months ago · $170,000 - $198,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 81 days Varda Space Industries's roles stay open a median of 81 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 81% of Varda Space Industries's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Varda Space Industries
- high 85 stale, 0 reposted of 86 open
- Hiring momentum
- 215 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-23
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Varda Space Industries's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Varda Space Industries.
About this role
The Manager of Systems, Integration, and Test at Varda will lead a multidisciplinary team responsible for the full lifecycle of satellite development, ensuring vehicle readiness for launch and operations. This role involves mentoring engineers, managing technical outcomes, developing integration and test campaigns, and staying hands-on with the team during vehicle integration and testing processes.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Varda Space Industries as an employer.
What you need
- B.S. degree in engineering, physics, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in systems, integration, and/or test engineering
- Experience with mentoring team members
- Teamwork, communication, and problem solving in a collaborative environment
- Proven experience working on complex technical programs, preferably within aerospace or related industries
- Strong first principles thinking and technical breadth across relevant fields (structures, electronics, propulsion, software, etc.)
Nice to have
- Experience with project management of the full lifecycle of a project
- Experience developing and communicating project technical roadmaps
- Experience with one or more general-purpose programming languages, such as C++ & Python
- Experience with aerospace hardware development practices
- Unigraphics NX experience or similar CAD software
What you get
- Flexible PTO policy + 12 paid holidays
- 100% company-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans for employees and dependents
- Voluntary accident, hospital, critical illness, and pet insurance
- $120/month wellness reimbursement for gym and fitness expenses
- 12 weeks of parental leave
- Family building, pregnancy, parenting and menopause benefits via Maven Clinic
Worth weighing
- On-site role in El Segundo, CA
- Salary range is specified, but may vary based on experience and skills
- The role requires hands-on involvement, which may not appeal to all candidates
- Candidates must be U.S. persons due to export-controlled items access
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Listed by Varda Space Industries on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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