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Varda Space Industries

Integration and Test Engineer

Varda Space Industries · El Segundo, California, United States

Posted about 3 months ago · $109,148-$139,466

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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

As an Integration and Test Engineer at Varda, you will oversee the integration and testing of vehicle systems to ensure they are ready for launch and operations. Your responsibilities will include developing test campaigns, maintaining schedules, and managing technical decisions related to vehicle success. You will work closely with various engineering departments and handle hands-on tasks involving aerospace vehicles.

Our read on this posting3.8out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
5/5

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What you need

  • B.S. degree in engineering, physics, or related field
  • 1+ years of experience in systems, integration, and/or test
  • Teamwork, communication, and problem solving in a collaborative environment
  • Strong first principles thinking and technical breadth across relevant fields (electrical, mechanical, software, etc.)
  • Hands-on experience building aerospace vehicles
  • Must be physically able to regularly lift 25 lbs.

Nice to have

  • Working knowledge of aerospace vehicle subsystems
  • Experience with project management of the full lifecycle of a project
  • Capability to solve complex problems autonomously as an individual or as a member of an integrated team
  • Experience with one or more general-purpose programming languages, such as C++ & Python
  • Experience with aerospace hardware development practices

What you get

  • Flexible PTO policy + 12 paid holidays
  • 100% company-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans for employees and dependents with FSA and employer-matched HSA options
  • 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

  • No remote work mentioned; this role is on-site in El Segundo, CA
  • Physical demands of the job may not suit all candidates
  • Salary range provided, but specific compensation will depend on skills and experience

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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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