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Varda Space Industries

Principal Avionics Hardware Development Engineer

Varda Space Industries · El Segundo, California, United States

Posted about 3 months ago · $181,913-$232,444

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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 a Principal Avionics Hardware Development Engineer at Varda, you will design and architect flight-critical electrical hardware for satellite buses, reentry vehicles, and customer payloads. Your responsibilities include defining subsystem requirements, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring hardware meets safety and operational criteria. Additionally, you will mentor junior engineers and conduct root cause analysis on test failures.

Our read on this posting4.2out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
1/5
career value
5/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
5/5

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What you need

  • B.S. in Electrical or Computer Engineering or related engineering discipline
  • 8+ years of direct experience designing electronics hardware
  • Demonstrated experience contributing to complex electronics systems from design to launch
  • Demonstrable knowledge of signal integrity, power and grounding board layout principles
  • Strong hands-on lab experience with oscilloscopes, function generators, benchtop digital multimeters, and power supplies
  • Experience programming in Python, MATLAB, or another scripting/data analysis language

Nice to have

  • Industry leading electronic circuit design and analysis skills
  • Strong supporting general knowledge in physics, math, and chemistry fundamentals for designing electronics that experience unique environments
  • Understanding of aerospace sensor and actuator technologies including: RTDs, pressure transducers, brushless motors, solenoid valves, thermocouples, stepper motors, and rotary/linear Encoders.

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

  • Role requires on-site presence in El Segundo, CA
  • No remote work options mentioned
  • Salary range provided but may vary based on skills and experience
  • ITAR requirements limit hiring to U.S. persons only

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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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