# Senior Systems Engineer, Avionics at Varda

- Company: Varda
- What the company does: Expanding the economic bounds of humankind with the world's first orbital manufacturing & reentry platform. Backed by General Catalyst, Khosla and Founders Fund.
- Company website: https://varda.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Senior
- Location: El Segundo, California, United States
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $140K to $179K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-09-21
- Apply by: 2026-11-05
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/vardaspace/jobs/8000337003
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/varda-senior-systems-engineer-avionics/

## About the role

The Senior Systems Engineer, Avionics oversees the design, integration, and testing of avionics systems for our Winnebago Spaceship. They ensure that all systems are ready for both launch and operational phases, requiring a deep understanding of avionics system design, manufacturing processes, and operational protocols. They closely collaborate with various engineering teams and navigate conflicting requirements to achieve seamless system integration.

## What they're looking for

- Education: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field
- Experience: 5+ years of experience in system design, test planning, and validation
- Programming Skills: Proficiency in programming and debugging with Python
- Technical Expertise: Experience with power supplies, modular DAQ systems, RTD and 4-20mA devices, and general test equipment

Tags: Spacecraft Engineering