Teams at Varda Space Industries

Own end-to-end spacecraft guidance, navigation, and controls development, including architecture, modeling, simulation, algorithm design, hardware-in-the-loop testing, vehicle integration, flight testing, mission planning, and on-orbit operations. Develop six-degree-of-freedom simulations, perform trajectory optimization and Monte Carlo analyses, specify ADCS hardware, troubleshoot system performance, and coordinate with spacecraft operators, agencies, and the U.S. government.

Designs, builds, and maintains automated test systems and ground support equipment for spacecraft and flight hardware. Integrates thermal, pressure, data acquisition, and instrumentation systems; develops PLC frameworks and EtherCAT tooling; designs electrical panels and wiring; and commissions systems end-to-end. Partners with propulsion, avionics, GNC, and manufacturing teams while making real-time control architecture decisions and improving system maintainability.

Designs, builds, commissions, and maintains ground support equipment and test infrastructure for spacecraft qualification and manufacturing. Integrates mechanical, electrical, fluid, instrumentation, PLC, and data acquisition systems. Owns systems from concept through fabrication and ongoing support, including propulsion test stands, environmental chambers, thermal control systems, gas and liquid systems, and control cabinets. Partners with engineering and manufacturing teams while improving reliability, documentation, and production uptime.