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Principal Aerodynamics Engineer

vardaspaceEl Segundo, CA

💰 $192,500 – $221,375/yrFull-time

Quick Summary

Principal Aerodynamics Engineer leading reentry vehicle aerodynamic development for a commercial space infrastructure company.

Skills & Keywords

Hypersonic CFDReentry vehicle dynamicsWind tunnel testingAerodynamic database development

Preferred Experience

MS or PhD degrees in Aerospace or Mechanical engineering, specializing in aerodynamics or fluid mechanics
Familiarity with modeling vehicle dynamics in POST2 or similar tools
Experience sizing ablative or non-ablative TPS
Experience with flight reconstruction and post-flight performance evaluations.
Experience with flight testing of new aerodynamic features and concepts.
Hold a secret or TS clearance.

Compensation & Benefits

Total rewards package

Benefits included

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Stock & Equity

Parental Leave

Paid Vacation

About Varda

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.

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.

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.

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.

Join Varda, and work to create a bustling in-space ecosystem.

Pay Range

Principal Aerodynamics Engineer $192,500.00 - $221,375.00/per year
This role is on-site in El Segundo, CA
Leveling and base salary is determined by job-related skills, education level, experience level, and job performance
You will be eligible for long-term incentives in the form of stock options and/or long-term cash awards

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