@VardaSpace - Varda Space Industries

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Expanding the economic bounds of humankind with the world's first orbital manufacturing & reentry platform. website
Varda is designing and building the infrastructure needed to make low Earth orbit accessible, from in-orbit production equipment to reliable reentry capsules. x.com/vardaspace

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a16z AD 50 2026: Production is Deterrence

El Segundo, CA · Founded 2021 · Factories

Will Bruey worked on SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft before co-founding Varda with Delian Asparouhov. Varda develops orbital factories to process pharmaceuticals in microgravity and return them to Earth. Its reentry capsules also carry government experiments that collect data during hypersonic flight. The company builds its spacecraft and heat shields in-house in El Segundo. In March 2026, Varda leased a 205,000-square-foot industrial and office campus to expand spacecraft and capsule production, alongside a separate biopharma development facility. On October 20, 2026, it launched W-7 to study cancer-drug crystallization in orbit, its third launch that month.

Source:  a16z.news

Developing a space-based platform for manufacturing pharmaceuticals on-orbit and re-entry vehicles to return to Earth.

El Segundo, CA; Founded 2020; Stage: Series B

Varda achieved a critical technical milestone in 2024 - their re-entry capsule successfully re-entered the atmosphere and landed in the Utah desert in February, bringing back the HIV drug ritonavir that they had crystallized in orbit. They also raised a $90M Series B led by Caffeinated Capital, and earned a $48M contract with the Air Force Research Lab to test military payloads on their re-entry capsules

Source:  addtheegg.com

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Aerodynamics
 Aerodynamics and Flight Mechanics Engineer IIEl Segundo, CAonsite$119,543-152,7492026-10-29
 Senior Aerodynamics and Flight Mechanics EngineerEl Segundo, CAonsite$140,333-179,3142026-10-29
Automation & Controls
 Senior Automation & Controls EngineerEl Segundo, CAonsite$140,333-179,3142026-11-13
 Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, Support EquipmentEl Segundo, CAonsite$140,333-179,3142026-11-13
Avionics
 Avionics Hardware Development EngineerEl Segundo, CAonsite$109,148-157,6582026-10-29
 Principal RF Components EngineerEl Segundo, CAonsite$219,161-316,5662026-10-29
 Principal Space Avionics Hardware Development EngineerEl Segundo, CAonsite$181,913-262,7632026-10-31
 RF Components Engineer IIEl Segundo, CAonsite$144,020-208,0292026-10-29
 Senior RF Components EngineerEl Segundo, CAonsite$169,067-244,2082026-10-29
 Senior Spacecraft Avionics Hardware Development EngineerEl Segundo, CAonsite$140,333-202,7032026-11-13
 Senior Spacecraft Avionics Test EngineerEl Segundo, CAonsite$140,333-202,7032026-11-13
 Senior Spacecraft Systems Engineer, AvionicsEl Segundo, CAonsite$140,333-202,7032026-11-13
 Spacecraft Avionics Test Engineer IIEl Segundo, CAonsite$119,543-172,6732026-11-13
Build
 Mechanisms Technician (Aerospace)El Segundo, CAonsite$29-352026-10-29
 Production CoordinatorEl Segundo, CAonsite$30-402026-11-11
 Production SchedulerEl Segundo, CAonsite$100,000-125,0002026-11-02
 Senior Environmental Test EngineerEl Segundo, CAonsite$140,000-170,0002026-10-29
 Spacecraft Technician (Avionics Satellite Harness Manufacturing)El Segundo, CAonsite$29-352026-10-29
 Spacecraft Technician (Propulsion and Harness Integration – Satellites)El Segundo, CAonsite$29-352026-10-29
Business Development
 Director of Business Development & Capture - Advanced ConceptsEl Segundo, CA; Washington, DConsite$243,360-310,9602026-10-29
 Director of Business Development, Indo-Pacific Defense StrategyHonolulu, HIonsite$200,000-235,0002026-10-29
 Domestic Capture DirectorHuntsville, ALonsite$200,000-220,0002026-10-29
 Government Affairs AssociateWashington, DConsite$132,600-179,4002026-11-13
Enterprise Applications
 Senior Applications EngineerEl Segundo, CAonsite$140,333-179,3142026-11-03
Facilities
 Construction Project EngineerEl Segundo, CAonsite$101,000-155,0002026-10-29
 Senior Facilities ElectricianEl Segundo, CAonsite$35-482026-10-29
Guidance, Navigation & Controls
 Principal Guidance, Navigation, and Controls EngineerEl Segundo, CAonsite$219,161-243,5132026-10-29
 Senior GNC EngineerEl Segundo, CAonsite$169,067-216,0312026-11-13
 Senior Mission Design EngineerEl Segundo, CAonsite$169,067-216,0312026-10-29
Internships
 Aerodynamics & Analysis Engineering Internship - Summer 2027El Segundo, CAonsite2026-10-29
 Avionics Engineering Internship - Summer 2027El Segundo, CAonsite2026-10-29
 Biologics Formulation Research Internship - Spring 2027El Segundo, CAonsite2026-10-29
 Construction Management Internship – Spring 2027El Segundo, CAonsite2026-10-29
 Cybersecurity Internship - Summer 2027El Segundo, CAonsite2026-10-29
 Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Internship - Spring 2027El Segundo, CAonsite2026-10-29
 Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Internship – Summer 2027El Segundo, CAonsite2026-10-29
 Flight Software Internship - Spring 2027El Segundo, CAonsite2026-10-29
 Flight Software Internship - Summer 2027El Segundo, CAonsite2026-10-29
 Formulation Science Internship - Summer 2027El Segundo, CAonsite2026-10-29
 Guidance, Navigation & Controls (GNC) Internship - Spring 2027El Segundo, CAonsite2026-10-29
 Guidance, Navigation & Controls (GNC) Internship - Summer 2027El Segundo, CAonsite2026-10-29
 Manufacturing Engineering Internship - Spring 2027El Segundo, CAonsite2026-10-29
 Manufacturing Engineering Internship - Summer 2027El Segundo, CAonsite2026-10-29
 Mechanisms & Payload Internship - Summer 2027El Segundo, CAonsite2026-10-29
 Mission Operations Internship - Summer 2027El Segundo, CAonsite2026-10-29
 Pharmaceutical Lab Internship (Crystallization) Summer 2027El Segundo, CAonsite2026-10-29
 Propulsion Engineering Internship - Spring 2027El Segundo, CAonsite2026-10-29
 Propulsion Engineering Internship - Summer 2027El Segundo, CAonsite2026-10-29
 Site Reliability Internship - Spring 2027El Segundo, CAonsite2026-10-29
 Site Reliability Internship - Summer 2027El Segundo, CAonsite2026-11-06
 Structures Engineering Internship - Spring 2027El Segundo, CAonsite2026-10-29
 Structures Engineering Internship - Summer 2027El Segundo, CAonsite2026-10-29
 Supply Chain Internship - Spring 2027El Segundo, CAonsite2026-10-29
 Thermal Engineering Internship - Summer 2027El Segundo, CAonsite2026-10-29
 Vehicle Integration & Test Internship - Spring 2027El Segundo, CAonsite2026-10-29
 Vehicle Integration & Test Internship - Summer 2027El Segundo, CAonsite2026-10-29
Launch & Recovery
 Launch and Recovery Engineering ManagerEl Segundo, CAonsite$170,280-245,9602026-10-29
Machining
 CNC Lathe Machinist I and II, Prototype ShopEl Segundo, CAonsite$29-402026-11-06
 Senior CNC 5-Axis Mill Machinist, Prototype ShopEl Segundo, CAonsite$46-632026-11-06
 Senior CNC Multi-Axis Lathe Machinist, Prototype ShopEl Segundo, CAonsite$46-632026-11-06
 Senior Prototype MachinistEl Segundo, CAonsite$46-632026-11-13
Manufacturing Engineering
 Manufacturing Engineer II (Avionics / Electromechanical / Harnessing)El Segundo, CAonsite$119,543-172,6732026-10-29
 Manufacturing Engineer II (Integration)El Segundo, CAonsite$119,543-172,6732026-10-29
 Manufacturing Engineer II (Payloads)El Segundo, CAonsite$119,543-172,6732026-10-29
 Manufacturing Engineer II (Propulsion)El Segundo, CAonsite$119,543-172,6732026-10-29
 Manufacturing Engineer II (Structures)El Segundo, CAonsite$119,543-172,6732026-10-29
 Manufacturing Engineer II (Thermal Protection Systems)El Segundo, CAonsite$119,543-172,6732026-10-29
 Materials and Process Engineer IIEl Segundo, CAonsite$119,543-172,6732026-11-12
 Principal Manufacturing Engineer (Avionics / Electromechanical / Harnessing)El Segundo, CAonsite$181,913-262,7632026-10-29
 Principal Manufacturing Engineer (Integration)El Segundo, CAonsite$181,913-262,7632026-10-29
 Principal Manufacturing Engineer (Payloads)El Segundo, CAonsite$181,913-262,7632026-10-29
 Principal Manufacturing Engineer (Propulsion)El Segundo, CAonsite$181,913-262,7632026-10-29
 Principal Manufacturing Engineer (Structures)El Segundo, CAonsite$181,913-262,7632026-10-29
 Principal Manufacturing Engineer (Thermal Protection Systems)El Segundo, CAonsite$181,913-262,7632026-10-29
 Principal Materials and Process EngineerEl Segundo, CAonsite$181,913-262,7632026-11-12
 Senior Manufacturing Engineer (Avionics / Electromechanical / Harnessing)El Segundo, CAonsite$140,333-202,7032026-10-29
 Senior Manufacturing Engineer (Integration)El Segundo, CAonsite$140,333-202,7032026-10-29
 Senior Manufacturing Engineer (Payloads)El Segundo, CAonsite$140,333-202,7032026-10-29
 Senior Manufacturing Engineer (Propulsion)El Segundo, CAonsite$140,333-202,7032026-10-29
 Senior Manufacturing Engineer (Structures)El Segundo, CAonsite$140,333-202,7032026-10-29
 Senior Manufacturing Engineer (Thermal Protection Systems)El Segundo, CAonsite$140,333-202,7032026-10-29
 Senior Materials and Process EngineerEl Segundo, CAonsite$140,333-202,7032026-11-12
Mission Assurance
 Senior Hardware Build Reliability EngineerEl Segundo, CAonsite$140,333-179,3142026-11-13
 Senior Space Systems Engineer, Flight SafetyEl Segundo, CAonsite$140,333-179,3142026-10-29
 Space Systems Engineer, Flight SafetyEl Segundo, CAonsite$105,000-139,4662026-10-29
Mission Management
 Director, Mission ManagementEl Segundo, CAonsite$185,640-251,1602026-11-13
 Senior Contracts SpecialistEl Segundo, CAonsite$155,000-175,0002026-11-05
Mission Operations and Automation
 Senior Mission Operations EngineerEl Segundo, CAonsite$140,333-179,3142026-11-13
Operations
 Industrial and Personnel Security ManagerEl Segundo, CAonsite$115,000-155,0002026-11-04
Payload Systems Integration & Test
 Director, Payload Systems Integration & TestEl Segundo, CAonsite$192,500-278,0562026-10-29
 Payload Systems Integration & Test Engineer IIEl Segundo, CAonsite$119,543-172,6732026-10-29
 Senior Payload Systems Integration & Test EngineerEl Segundo, CAonsite$140,333-202,7032026-10-29
Payloads & Mechanisms
 Mechanisms Engineer II - PayloadsEl Segundo, CAonsite$119,543-152,7492026-11-09
 Principal Fluid Systems Engineer - PayloadsEl Segundo, CAonsite$181,913-232,4442026-10-29
 Principal Mechanisms Engineer - PayloadsEl Segundo, CAonsite$181,913-232,4442026-10-29
 Senior Fluid Systems Engineer - PayloadsEl Segundo, CAonsite$140,333-179,3142026-10-29
 Senior Mechanisms Engineer - PayloadsEl Segundo, CAonsite$140,333-179,3142026-10-29
People Ops & Recruiting
 Head of People PartnershipEl Segundo, CAonsite$175,000-225,0002026-11-10
 Recruiting Operations LeadEl Segundo, CAonsite$125,000-170,0002026-11-03
 Senior Technical RecruiterEl Segundo, CAonsite$125,000-169,0002026-11-02
 Technical SourcerEl Segundo, CAonsite$90,000-125,0002026-11-02
 University RecruiterEl Segundo, CAonsite$90,000-120,0002026-10-30
Pharma
 Manager, Crystallization ScienceEl Segundo, CAonsite$160,000-190,0002026-10-29
 Principal Engineer, Pharma CMC Manufacturing & Tech TransferEl Segundo, CAonsite$187,000-239,0002026-10-29
 Program Manager, PharmaEl Segundo, CAonsite$125,000-170,0002026-10-29
 Scientist, Analytical SciencesEl Segundo, CAonsite$100,000-140,0002026-10-29
 Senior Scientist, Analytical SciencesEl Segundo, CAonsite$140,000-180,0002026-10-29
Propulsion
 Principal Propulsion Engineer- ComponentsEl Segundo, CAonsite$181,913-232,4442026-11-12
 Propulsion Engineer I - Hardware and Bus SystemsEl Segundo, CAonsite$109,148-139,4662026-10-29
 Propulsion Engineer II - Ground FluidsEl Segundo, CAonsite$119,543-152,7492026-10-29
 Propulsion Engineer II - Hardware and Bus SystemsEl Segundo, CAonsite$119,543-152,7492026-10-29
 Senior Propulsion Engineer - Ground FluidsEl Segundo, CAonsite$140,333-179,3142026-10-29
 Senior Propulsion Engineer - Hardware and Bus SystemsEl Segundo, CAonsite$140,333-179,3142026-10-29
 Senior Propulsion Engineer- ComponentsEl Segundo, CAonsite$140,333-179,3142026-11-12
Site Reliability
 Senior Site Reliability EngineerEl Segundo, CAonsite$153,000-185,0002026-11-12
Software
 Senior Embedded Software EngineerEl Segundo, CAonsite$169,067-216,0312026-11-13
 Senior Flight Software EngineerEl Segundo, CAonsite$169,067-216,0312026-11-13
 Senior Mission Software EngineerEl Segundo, CAonsite$169,067-216,0312026-11-13
Structures
 Senior Structures EngineerEl Segundo, CAonsite$115,000-153,0002026-10-29
 Structures EngineerEl Segundo, CAonsite$105,000-140,0002026-10-29
Supply Chain
 Senior Sourcing SpecialistEl Segundo, CAonsite$92,820-125,5802026-10-29
 Sourcing ManagerEl Segundo, CAonsite$125,306-169,5332026-10-29
 Supply Chain Engineer - Avionics/Electro-MechanicalEl Segundo, CAonsite$119,000-139,0002026-10-29
 Supply Chain PlannerEl Segundo, CAonsite$92,820-125,5802026-10-29
Thermal
 Senior Thermal Analysis EngineerEl Segundo, CAonsite$140,333-179,3142026-10-29
 Thermal Hardware and Test Engineer IIEl Segundo, CAonsite$119,543-152,7492026-10-29
 Thermofluids Engineer IIEl Segundo, CAonsite$119,543-152,7492026-10-29
Vehicle Management
 W Series Vehicle SchedulerEl Segundo, CAonsite$125,000-190,0002026-10-29
Vehicle Systems Integration & Test
 Manager, Vehicle Systems Integration & TestEl Segundo, CAonsite$170,280-245,9602026-10-29
 Senior Vehicle Systems Integration & Test EngineerEl Segundo, CAonsite$140,333-202,7032026-10-29
 Vehicle Systems Integration & Test EngineerEl Segundo, CAonsite$109,148-157,6582026-10-29
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