<div class="content-intro"><h2><span data-contrast="none">About Varda</span></h2>
<p>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.&nbsp;<strong>Varda’s W-Series vehicles are built, designed, and operated by Varda in-house, including the pharmaceutical processing payloads, the capsules, the C-PICA heat shields, and the satellite buses.</strong></p>
<p>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. &nbsp;</p>
<p>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 Asparouhov with significant backing from world class investors including Khosla Ventures, Lux Capital, Founders Fund, Caffeinated Capital, General Catalyst, and Also Capital. &nbsp;</p>
<p>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.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Join Varda, and work to create a bustling in-space ecosystem.</p></div><h2 id="JobRequisitionFlightSoftwareEngineer-
Requirements">About This Role</h2>
<p>The <strong>Mission Operations Engineer II</strong> is an experienced spacecraft operator. They are exceptional communicators, adept leaders, and a jack-of-all trades capable of applying cross-discipline engineering to bespoke solutions. An ideal candidate is someone passionate to work in a startup environment where you will have the opportunity to fully own on-orbit operations for our Winnie Spaceship and mold a unique new mission framework for operations in space.</p>
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Requirements">
Responsibilities</h2>
<ul>
<li>Develop, coordinate, execute, and lead Varda's on-orbit missions.</li>
<li>Own the full ops development cycle for mission-unique payloads, from the creation of mission profiles through execution.</li>
<li>Work with teams across the company to continuously improve upon mission operations and ensure mission success.</li>
<li>Automate and eliminate operational burden by building webtools.</li>
<li>Scale up Varda's operational capabilities to support a growing flight cadence.</li>
</ul>
<h2 id="JobRequisitionFlightSoftwareEngineer-BasicQualifications">Basic
Qualifications</h2>
<ul>
<li>Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline, preferably Aerospace, Electrical, or Computer Science.</li>
<li>2+ years of experience in a real time operations role on a complex and high consequence operation.</li>
<li>1+ years of experience developing software tools in Python, JavaScript, and/or HTML.</li>
<li>Familiarity with Avionics, GNC, Software, and Thermal design practices for spacecraft.</li>
</ul>
<h2 id="JobRequisitionFlightSoftwareEngineer-NicetoHave">Preferred Skills and Experience</h2>
<ul>
<li>3+ years of experience with spacecraft systems.</li>
<li>Previous operator experience in a leadership role.</li>
<li>Previous in-orbit spacecraft operations experience.</li>
<li>Previous experience with Git and Atlassian products.</li>
<li>Familiarity with ground stations networks.</li>
</ul>
<h2>Pay Range</h2>
<ul>
<li>Salary range:&nbsp;Engineer II: $119,543 - $152,749/ per year.</li>
<li>This role is&nbsp;on-site<strong> </strong>in El Segundo, CA.</li>
<li>Leveling and base salary is determined by job-related skills, education level, experience level, and job performance.</li>
<li>You will be eligible for incentives in the form of stock options and/or long-term cash awards.</li>
</ul><div class="content-conclusion"><div>
<h2><span data-contrast="auto">
Benefits</span></h2>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">Varda offers a comprehensive
benefits package designed to support health, financial well‑being, and a high‑quality workplace experience. Below is an overview of what full‑time employees receive&nbsp;(at this time, interns receive a subset of
benefits):</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Health &amp; Wellness</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></p>
<ul>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Flexible PTO policy +&nbsp;12 paid holidays</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}">&nbsp;</span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">100% company-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans for employees and dependents with FSA and employer-matched HSA options</span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Voluntary&nbsp;accident, hospital, critical illness,&nbsp;and&nbsp;pet insurance</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}">&nbsp;</span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">$120/month wellness reimbursement for gym and fitness expenses</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}">&nbsp;</span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">12&nbsp;weeks of&nbsp;parental leave&nbsp;(with supplemental disability leave&nbsp;for CA&nbsp;mothers)</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}">&nbsp;</span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Family building, pregnancy,&nbsp;parenting&nbsp;and menopause&nbsp;
benefits&nbsp;via Maven Clinic</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}">&nbsp;</span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Sponsored&nbsp;One Medical&nbsp;memberships for employees and their dependents</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}">&nbsp;</span></li>
</ul>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Financial &amp; Retirement</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></p>
<ul>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Substantial incentive equity&nbsp;in a fully funded space start-up</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}">&nbsp;</span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">401(k) retirement plan with 6% employer match (immediately vested)</span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">$20/pay period cell phone reimbursement</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}">&nbsp;</span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Relocation support&nbsp;for new hires, if needed</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}">&nbsp;</span></li>
</ul>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Workplace Experience &amp;
Perks</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></p>
<ul>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Fully stocked kitchen with lunch provided daily and dinner provided twice weekly</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:279,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}">&nbsp;</span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Company and team-bonding events, happy&nbsp;hours&nbsp;and mission-success celebrations</span></li>
<li><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}">Complimentary EV charging</span></li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
</div>
<h2>ITAR
Requirements</h2>
<p>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. Because our employees are provided access to export-controlled items, our policy is to only hire “U.S. persons” who are permitted to have access to our technology without an export license.<br><br>“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).</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
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<h2><span data-contrast="none">E-Verify Statement</span></h2>
<p><span data-contrast="none">Varda Space Industries, Inc. participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program. The E-Verify program is an Internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Learn more about the&nbsp;<a href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.e-verify.gov%2Femployees%2Fe-verify-overview&amp;data=05%7C01%7Ctyree%40varda.com%7C22201ef47a8142f3b0a708dbd0f6e47b%7C1b36161382e94a8784f78a213228882f%7C0%7C0%7C638333531041144158%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=3toCq47V%2FiQtV%2B5rEKFG0tfg0yXkNTv4SuLE2Xy40Rk%3D&amp;reserved=0" data-auth="Verified" data-linkindex="5">E-Verify</a> program.</span></p>
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<p>Varda Space Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. &nbsp;We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Candidates and employees are always evaluated based on merit,
qualifications, and performance. We will never discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, martial status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.</p>
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About Varda Space Industries
Varda is a space manufacturing startup that focuses on creating products in space for terrestrial applications. They aim to manufacture things in space that benefit from low gravity. The company intends to make an infrastructure that harvests source materials for new products in space via asteroid mining. The company's long-term vision involves leveraging these facilities to manufacture pharmaceuticals, fiber optics, and other materials with properties optimized by space conditions. Varda aims to contribute to the development of a sustainable space economy and advance humanity's presence and activities beyond Earth's atmosphere.
