Principal Mechanisms Engineer - Payloads
Core
Define and lead the development of complex electromechanical flight hardware for orbital payloads and hypersonic reentry testbeds, guiding systems from concept through recovery.
Role type
Principal Mechanisms Engineer (Payload Systems)
Builds
Electromechanical subsystems for pharmaceutical manufacturing payloads and reentry capsules
Domain
Aerospace / Space Infrastructure / Hypersonic Reentry
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
electromechanical hardware design, system architecture, FEA, trade studies, cross-functional leadership, mission operations, anomaly resolution, mentorship
Preferred skills
aerospace environmental testing planning, government-facing technical program leadership
Technologies
Python, MATLAB, FEA tools
Responsibilities
Define architecture and requirements for multi-payload systems; Lead complex mechanism and electromechanical subsystem design; Drive system-level analyses and risk reduction; Lead cross-functional teams across avionics, software, and thermal; Represent Varda to senior leadership and external partners; Lead build, integration, testing, and recovery operations; Mentor engineers and shape best practices
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic influence