Jobs in El Segundo, CA

About the role

This role is on-site in El Segundo, CA You will be eligible for incentives in the form of stock options and/or long-term cash awards Varda is seeking a Systems Engineer to fill a flight safety analyst and reentry compliance role. This is a highly cross-functional role that bridges the gap between complex engineering trades and regulatory approval.

What you'll bring

• Bachelor's degree in aerospace, mechanical, electrical, manufacturing, systems engineering or related field.
• Demonstrated ownership and execution of a complex engineering project, cradle-to-grave.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and present to executives/customers/regulators.
• Strong experience with risk management methodologies and tools (FMEA, FHA, Fault Tree Analysis).
• Experience with integration of interdisciplinary systems in the aerospace industry.
• Demonstrated experience with FAA Part 450, expected casualty modeling, trajectory dispersion, and/or debris analysis.
• Demonstrated safety critical mission operations in aviation or space applications.
• Proven experience navigating the FCC Part 25 (Commercial) or Part 5 (Experimental) licensing process, for satellite and reentry communications.
• Dedicated to adopting a lean approach to quality without compromising safety or reliability.
• 1324b(a)(3) (i.e., individual admitted to the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum).
• Preferred Skills and Experience

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