Senior Facilities Electrician

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. Varda is accelerating innovation in the orbital economy by creating both the products and infrastructure needed so space can directly benefit life on Earth. Our mission is to expand the economic bounds of humankind.

Our team is uniquely suited to accomplishing this goal, with leadership and staff comprised of veterans from SpaceX, Blue Origin, major pharmaceutical companies and Silicon Valley. Varda was founded in January 2021 by Will Bruey and Delian Asparouthov with significant backing from world class investors including Khosla Ventures, Lux Capital, Founders Fund, Caffeinated Capital, General Catalyst, and Also Capital.

Varda is headquartered in El Segundo, California, where we have offices and a production facility where our vehicles, equipment, and materials are built, integrated, and tested. Varda also has offices in Washington, DC and Huntsville, AL.

Join Varda, and work to create a bustling in-space ecosystem.

About This Role

The Facilities Senior Electrician is responsible for overseeing and performing advanced electrical installation, maintenance, and repair work across the organization’s facilities. This position ensures compliance with safety standards, leads electrical projects, mentors junior electricians, and supports critical operations to maintain a safe, efficient, and reliable electrical infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and perform electrical maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs of building systems, lighting, and equipment.
• Install, test, and inspect electrical systems and components to ensure compliance with local and national electrical codes.
• Oversee electrical aspects of construction, renovation, and facility improvement projects.
• Maintain and update electrical schematics, panels, and as-built documentation.
• Supervise, train, and mentor junior electricians and maintenance staff.
• Collaborate with Facilities leadership on preventive maintenance programs and capital projects.
• Support emergency response and after-hours repairs as needed.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, NEC, and internal safety protocols.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical trade certification required.
• Valid Journeyman or Master Electrician License (CA).
• 5+ years of progressive electrical experience in commercial, industrial, or institutional settings.
• Strong knowledge of NEC, OSHA safety standards, and energy systems.
• Proven experience leading projects and mentoring staff.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and technical diagrams.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in facilities management, building automation, or energy efficiency systems.
• Familiarity with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems).
• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.

Work Environment

100% onsite role; may involve climbing, lifting (up to 50 lbs), and working at heights or in confined spaces. Exposure to electrical hazards and mechanical systems; PPE required. Ability to work all shifts and available for overtime and weekends, as needed.

Pay Range

Hourly Salary range: $35.00 - $48.00/hour. This role is on-site in El Segundo, CA. Leveling and hourly salary is determined by job-related skills, education level, experience level, and job performance.

ITAR Requirements

Varda, like all employers, must ensure that its employees working in the United States are lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. Additionally, our employees are exposed to and have access to certain export-controlled items. At present, some of our technology to which employees have access requires a license to be exported to individuals other than “U.S. Persons” as defined in U.S. export regulations. Because our employees are provided access to export-controlled items, our current policy is to only hire “U.S. persons” who are permitted to have access to our technology without an export license.

“US person” means: U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident, or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) (i.e., individual admitted to the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum in the U.S.)

Learn more about the ITAR here.

Benefits

• Exciting team of professionals at the top of their field working by your side
• Equity in a fully funded space startup with potential for significant growth (interns excluded)
• 401(k) matching (interns excluded)
• Unlimited PTO (interns excluded)
• Health insurance, including Vision and Dental
• Lunch and snacks provided on site every day. Dinners provided twice a week.
• Maternity / Paternity leave (interns excluded)

Key skills/competency

• Senior Facilities Electrician
• Electrical Maintenance
• Troubleshooting
• NEC Compliance
• OSHA Safety
• Project Leadership
• Mentoring Staff
• Electrical Systems Installation
• Blueprint Reading
• Energy Systems