Job Summary
The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer plays a vital role in the creation, assembly, and upkeep of advanced ground support equipment and testing systems used for the qualification of flight hardware. This position encompasses the complete system ownership, encompassing tasks from electrical design and PLC programming to the fabrication, commissioning, and continuous support of these systems.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop complex ground support equipment and test systems.
- Manage the entire process from inception through to commissioning and support.
- Perform electrical design and PLC programming as part of the engineering tasks.
- Oversee the fabrication of mechanical components.
- Provide ongoing support and maintenance for systems after deployment.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a closely related discipline.
- A minimum of 5 years of relevant industry experience in mechanical design or industrial automation.
- Demonstrated proficiency in CAD software.
- Experience in designing electrical schematics.
- Familiarity with PLC ecosystems and high-pressure fluid systems is essential.
Varda Space Industries provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
