Is the Integration and Test Engineer role remote?

No — this is an on-site role in El Segundo, California, United States.

What's the salary range?

Varda Space lists $110,000–$160,000 for this role.

How much experience is required?

At least 1 year of relevant experience for this Integration and Test Engineer role.

Where is the role based?

Varda Space is hiring for this position in El Segundo, California, United States.

What's the tech stack?

Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: C++, Python, Unigraphics NX.

What seniority level is this role?

Varda Space targets mid-level candidates for this position.

Is this full-time or contract?

Full-time for this Integration and Test Engineer role at Varda Space.

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Integration and Test Engineer

Varda Space Other

Location

El Segundo, California, United States

Compensation

$110k–$160k/yr

Level

mid

Type

full time · On-site

Posted by employer 1 year ago

First seen on Joblaze 5 months ago

Last verified on the company career page 1 day ago

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Skills & Technologies

C++ Unigraphics NX Python

Requirements

Experience: 1+ years
Education: Bachelor's degree

Not disclosed in this posting: visa sponsorship.

Benefits

401k Match Unlimited PTO Equity/Stock Options Health Insurance Parental Leave

Joblaze insights

Listed about 5 months ago — first seen on Joblaze April 15, 2026. Last confirmed on Varda Space's careers page October 9, 2026.
Salary band is below the typical range for comparable tech roles (median ~$129,582).
Starts above 48% of 314 comparable mid other roles in United States that list Python we track (median $112,500 across 61 companies). See Python salary trends
Python appears in 17.1% of 3097 comparable mid other roles in United States; C++ appears in 7.1% of 3097 comparable mid other roles in United States.

Quick facts

Is the Integration and Test Engineer role remote?: No — this is an on-site role in El Segundo, California, United States.
What's the salary range?: Varda Space lists $110,000–$160,000 for this role.
How much experience is required?: At least 1 year of relevant experience for this Integration and Test Engineer role.
Where is the role based?: Varda Space is hiring for this position in El Segundo, California, United States.
What's the tech stack?: Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: C++, Python, Unigraphics NX.
What seniority level is this role?: Varda Space targets mid-level candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?: Full-time for this Integration and Test Engineer role at Varda Space.

From the original posting

About Varda

About This Role

As an Integration and Test Engineer, you will have a broad role scope owning vehicle systems, integration, and test. Ultimately, engineers are responsible for the vehicle and ensuring all systems are ready for launch and operations. To accomplish this, engineers need knowledge of system design, manufacturing, test, and operations. This role interfaces with all engineering departments and Integration and Test Engineers must be able to drive conflicting requirements to implemented solutions.

Responsibilities

Develop and own the vehicle integration and test campaign to validate and verify vehicle flight readiness
Own vehicle technical and programmatic decisions to ensure vehicle success
Create, maintain, and execute build and test procedures
Create and maintain build schedules to drive delivery of flight components, ground support equipment, and software readiness
Maintain vehicle system budgets (power, mass, telemetry, etc) and ensure the tools output relevant information for all teams
Evaluate vehicle change impacts and drive execution of change implementation
Own avionics systems, schematics, and harness design
Operate vehicles in space

Basic Qualifications

B.S. degree in engineering, physics, or related field and 1+ years of experience (internships & projects included) in systems, integration, and/or test
Teamwork, communication, and problem solving in a collaborative environment
Strong first principles thinking and technical breadth across relevant fields (electrical, mechanical, software, etc.)
Hands-on experience building aerospace vehicles
- Must be physically able to regularly lift 25 lbs.
- Must be comfortable bending, stooping, and standing
- Hands-on position may require standing and working directly with hardware on the floor

Preferred Skills and Experience

Working knowledge of aerospace vehicle subsystems
Experience with project management of the full lifecycle of a project
Capability to solve complex problems autonomously as an individual or as a member of an integrated team.
Experience with one or more general-purpose programming languages, such as C++ & Python
Experience with aerospace hardware development practices (e.g., qualification testing practices, design for typical space environments, cleanliness, etc.) 
Prior work in a technical leadership role for a launch vehicle or satellite development effort
Experience supporting flight test or flying spacecraft
Experience in propulsion systems, integration, and/or test
Experience in a production environment
Wiring schematic, harness design, and harness manufacturing experience
Unigraphics NX experience or similar CAD software

Pay Range

Salary Range:
- Engineer I: $105,000 -$139,466/per year
- Engineer II: $119,543-$152,749/per year
This role is on-site in El Segundo, CA
Leveling and base salary is determined by job-related skills, education level, experience level, and job performance
You will be eligible for incentives in the form of stock options and/or long-term cash awards