Full-Time
Varda Space
51-200 employees
Manufactures products in microgravity environment
Compensation Overview
$100k - $160k/yr
Senior
No H1B Sponsorship
El Segundo, CA, USA
This role is on-site in El Segundo, CA.
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- M.S., or Ph.D, degree in a related field
- Experienced in process development
- Serve as a technical lead for process development
- Process optimization, scale-up, and control strategy
- Collaborate closely with product development, pharmaceutical science, and broader engineering groups
- Process engineer with 5+ years of industry experience
- Degree in chemical engineering, physical chemistry, or related fields
- Experience with broad range of manufacturing and process technologies
- Versed in analytical characterization
- Experience as the responsible engineer or technical owner of projects at various stages including initial concept and high-volume scale-up
Varda Space Industries enables manufacturing in low Earth orbit (LEO) by creating products in the microgravity environment of space and returning them to Earth using specialized reentry capsules. The company builds the necessary infrastructure for in-orbit production and cost-effective reentry systems, serving clients in industries like telecommunications and pharmaceuticals. Varda differentiates itself by focusing on providing the infrastructure and services for in-space manufacturing, leveraging recent cost reductions in space access. The goal is to industrialize LEO, expanding economic opportunities through unique products that can only be made in space.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Early VC
Total Funding
$171.5M
Headquarters
El Segundo, California
Founded
2020
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Varda's $90M funding round indicates strong investor confidence in space pharmaceuticals.
- Partnership with U.S. Air Force opens potential military applications for Varda's technology.
- Reusable rockets reduce costs, aligning with Varda's business model for increased profitability.
What critics are saying
- Increased competition from companies like In Orbit Aerospace challenges Varda's market position.
- Military collaborations may expose Varda to regulatory and compliance risks.
- Reliance on venture capital funding pressures Varda to deliver rapid returns.
What makes Varda Space unique
- Varda focuses on space manufacturing for terrestrial applications, unlike traditional space companies.
- They leverage microgravity to produce advanced materials and pharmaceuticals not possible on Earth.
- Varda's specialized reentry capsules ensure safe return of space-manufactured products to Earth.
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Benefits
Exciting team of professionals at the top of their field to working by your side
Working in El Segundo, CA - an awesome Southern California beach city with quick access to entertainment and outdoor activities
Equity in a fully funded space startup that is about to go through massive growth
Company parties and generally a fun atmosphere
401(k)
Unlimited PTO
Health insurance
Lunch and snacks provided on site. Dinners twice a week for those working late.
Parental leave
Growth & Insights and Company News
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↑ 3%Varda Space Industries, in partnership with the U.S. Air Force, is pushing the boundaries of hypersonic reentry with its latest mission.
Varda Space Industries launches W-2 capsule with AFRL payloads for hypersonic reentry tests.
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Varda Space Industries has raised $90 million in a series B funding led by Caffeinated Capital and will use the capital to build its infrastructure that supports pharmaceutical manufacturing in space.