Payload Mechanisms Engineer: Flight Hardware for Space
Varda Space Industries
Varda Space Industries is seeking a Mechanisms Engineer for our Payload team in El Segundo, CA. You will develop electromechanical flight hardware for pharmaceutical processing payloads and reentry testbeds, from concept through build, test, launch, and recovery. You will collaborate with internal experts and external partners, translating requirements into flight-ready designs and performing hands-on integration and testing. #J-18808-Ljbffr Varda Space Industries
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