Senior Terrestrial Automation and Controls Engineer

As a Senior Automation and Controls Engineer at Varda, you will design, build, and maintain test systems and ground support equipment for flight hardware qualification. Your role involves integrating various external hardware, developing Varda's internal PLC framework, and contributing to architecture decisions for real-time control implementation. You will collaborate with multiple teams to deliver test infrastructure while promoting sustainable engineering practices.

• Flexible PTO policy + 12 paid holidays
• 100% company-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans for employees and dependents with FSA and employer-matched HSA options
• Voluntary accident, hospital, critical illness, and pet insurance
• $120/month wellness reimbursement for gym and fitness expenses
• 12 weeks of parental leave (with supplemental disability leave for CA mothers)
• Family building, pregnancy, parenting and menopause benefits via Maven Clinic

• No remote work option mentioned; this role is on-site in El Segundo, CA
• Specific experience with Beckhoff TwinCAT 3 is preferred but not mandatory; candidates should be eager to develop expertise
• The role requires hands-on work across various systems, which may not suit all candidates
• The company is relatively new, founded in January 2021, which may imply a dynamic and evolving work environment