Site Reliability Engineer @ Varda Space

About Varda

The environment of space hold the potential to craft products that profoundly enhance life on Earth. Varda is at the forefront of this endeavor, harnessing the unique environment of low earth orbit to produce these innovations and reintroduce them to our world. Our mission transcends mere exploration; we’re expanding the economic horizons of humanity.

At Varda, you’ll be positioned at the nexus of ambition and expertise. Our seasoned team, with its rich legacy in aerospace and technology, has honed its skills in the corridors of industry giants. Here, your contributions will be both cherished and critiqued by leaders who, with a wealth of experience behind them, are now devoted to the realm of extraterrestrial manufacturing.

While our aspirations soar high, our path is grounded in technical pragmatism and operational viability. Our conceptual operations are crystalline material processing and reentry, backed by years of research and development anchored in the International Space Station’s, and commercial space sectors expansive achievements.

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

About This Role

Varda Space is looking for a Site Reliability Engineer to create mission critical applications used to operate spacecraft in orbit, and materials development in the labs on Earth. This employee will be a member of the Site Reliability team and will support Varda Space personnel, ground, and launch support systems. The ideal candidate will be flexible, flourish in a fast paced and challenging environment, and be comfortable working with mission critical systems on orbit. The person in this position should have strong overall technical skills, excellent customer service skills, and superior organizational and prioritization management skills. The candidate should be a self-starter, self-motivator and possess ingenuity to excel at this position.

Candidates should have experience in building high-quality systems in support of business operations, development of the spacecraft, and administering complex environments.

Responsibilities

Deploy, upgrade, maintain, and operate mission critical software applications and IT infrastructure for the spacecraft and the company
Develop and manage Varda’s infrastructure as code using modern tools and monitoring techniques
Closely collaborate with software engineers to create highly operable and maintainable products
Focus on performance bottlenecks and performance improvement techniques
Provide end-user support to vehicle software engineers for in-space materials
Participate in the team’s on-call rotation periodically
Occasional travel to customer or other Varda sites in support of troubleshooting, testing, and deployment activities

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, or engineering discipline;
Experience with site reliability or DevOps (in lieu of a degree)
Experience with Linux operating systems
Professional experience building, deploying and troubleshooting IT systems.
Positive and strong communication skills, both written and oral
Proven track record of adapting in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment
Ability to prioritize workflows effectively according to multiple criteria
Experience with Linux and Windows servers in physical and virtualized enterprise level environments
Experience with on-premise and cloud networking technologies
Python, Bash, PowerShell (or similar) scripting experience

Preferred Skills And Experience

5+ years of DevOps, site reliability engineering, or system administration experience
Experience with Python and Python-based development frameworks
Experience with source code and version control tools such as Git or Subversion
Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) products for automatically managing servers
Experience with both container and virtualization technologies
Knowledge of TCP/IP networking
Experience with databases and data modeling

Additional Requirements

Must be physically able to regularly lift 25 lbs. for duties such as delivering computers, unpacking and rack-mounting equipment, etc.

Pay Range

Linux System Administrator: $110,000 - $150,000
Role is located in El Segundo, CA

ITAR Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

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 with potential for significant growth
401(k) matching
Unlimited PTO
Health insurance, including Vision and Dental
Lunch and snacks provided on site every day. Dinners provided twice a week.
Maternity / Paternity leave

Varda Space Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Candidates and employees are always evaluated based on merit, qualifications, and performance. We will never discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, martial status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.

E-Verify Statement

Varda Space Industries, Inc. participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program. The E-Verify program is an Internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Learn more about the E-Verify program.

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