Varda Space
Controls and Automation Software Engineer
El Segundo, California, United States$131k–$184kmidAdded 2 days ago
About this role
Varda is seeking a Controls and Automation Software Engineer to create innovative test infrastructure for space hardware qualification. This role involves extensive collaboration across engineering domains, focusing on the design and development of ground support equipment and automation systems.
What you'll do
- Design and maintain test systems and ground support equipment (GSE).
- Integrate with various external hardware for flight hardware qualification.
- Extend internal PLC framework and EtherCAT tooling.
- Contribute to real-time control architecture decisions.
- Build and commission electrical systems end-to-end.
- Work collaboratively with multiple engineering teams under tight deadlines.
What they're looking for
- Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering field.
- 2+ years in test or industrial automation.
- Strong Python programming skills.
- Hands-on experience with industrial hardware integration.
- Familiar with modern PLC ecosystems.
- Ability to work across full engineering stack.
- Thrives in fast-paced startup environments.
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