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Varda Space Industries

Senior Thermal Analysis Engineer

Varda Space Industries · El Segundo, California, United States

Posted about 3 months ago · $140,333- $179,314

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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 Senior Thermal Analysis Engineer at Varda, you will be integral to the vehicle engineering team, focusing on developing and maintaining thermal system architectures for spacecraft. Your role involves collaborating with various teams to ensure vehicle health and performance, conducting thermal modeling, and processing data to enhance system efficiency. You will also mentor junior engineers and guide vehicle-level testing, contributing to the mission of advancing in-space manufacturing.

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5/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
5/5

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What you need

  • B.S. in Mechanical, Aerospace, or a related discipline, with equivalent professional experience (typically 3–6+ years)
  • 3+ years of experience in developing passive and active thermal control systems
  • Proficiency in detailed thermal analysis in Thermal Desktop, SINDA/FLUINT
  • Experience anchoring thermal models to test and/or flight data
  • Experience in planning and executing Thermal Vacuum Chamber (TVac) testing
  • Experience in MATLAB (or equivalent) for data processing and task automation

Nice to have

  • Master's degree in a related engineering discipline and 3+ years of related professional experience
  • Experience of an entire spacecraft vehicle lifecycle, from initial concept, design development, production, integration, and test to mission operations
  • Experience in thermal design and analysis of reentry systems
  • A track record of taking ownership of projects and delivering results in a fast-paced environment

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 (with supplemental disability leave for CA mothers)
  • Family building, pregnancy, parenting and menopause benefits via Maven Clinic

Worth weighing

  • No remote work option mentioned, role is on-site in El Segundo, CA
  • Salary range is provided, but leveling and base salary depend on various factors
  • Focus on thermal systems may limit exposure to other engineering disciplines

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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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