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Thermal Hardware and Test Engineer II

Varda Space Industries · El Segundo, California, United States

Posted about 3 months ago · $119,543- $152,749

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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 Thermal Hardware and Test Engineer II at Varda, you will engage in the design, fabrication, and testing of thermal and fluid systems for spacecraft. Your responsibilities will include developing thermal control systems, conducting thermal vacuum tests, and collaborating with engineers across various disciplines. This hands-on role requires problem-solving and innovation throughout the hardware development process, ensuring high performance and reliability standards.

Our read on this posting4.0out of 5
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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 Engineering or related discipline
  • 3+ years of experience in thermal design, test, and fabrication
  • Proficiency in detailed thermal analysis using Thermal Desktop, SINDA/FLUINT
  • Experience with thermal models and test data
  • Experience in planning and executing Thermal Vacuum Chamber (TVac) testing
  • Experience with MATLAB or equivalent for data processing

Nice to have

  • Hands-on fabrication skills: basic machining, welding, or rapid prototyping
  • Experience with thermal analysis tools: Thermal Desktop, ANSYS
  • Proven track record of formal project management

What you get

  • Flexible PTO policy + 12 paid holidays
  • 100% company-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • 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 is on-site in El Segundo, CA
  • Leveling and salary determined by experience
  • No remote work option mentioned
  • Focus on thermal hardware may limit exposure to other engineering domains

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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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