What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager, Site Reliability Engineering position at Varda Space Industries?
About Varda
Low Earth orbit is open for business . Varda is accelerating the development of commercial space infrastructure, from in-orbit pharmaceutical processing to reliable and economical reentry capsules.
From life-saving pharmaceuticals to more powerful fiber optics, there is a world of products used on Earth today that can only be manufactured in space. Varda is accelerating innovation in the orbital economy by creating both the products and infrastructure needed so space can directly benefit life on Earth. Our mission is to expand the economic bounds of humankind.
Our team is uniquely suited to accomplishing this goal, with leadership and staff comprised of veterans from SpaceX, Blue Origin, major pharmaceutical companies and Silicon Valley. Varda was founded in January 2021 by Will Bruey and Delian Asparouhov with significant backing from world class investors including Khosla Ventures, Lux Capital, Founders Fund, Caffeinated Capital, General Catalyst, and Also Capital.
Varda is headquartered in El Segundo, California, where we have offices and a production facility where our vehicles, equipment, and materials are built, integrated, and tested. Varda also has an office in Washington, D.C.
Join Varda, and work to create a bustling in-space ecosystem.
About This Role
As the Manager, Site Reliability Engineering, you will oversee Varda's site reliability engineering (SRE) efforts, processes, and controls. You will manage a highly skilled team of engineers with expertise in site reliability, information technology, enterprise applications, and information security. This role involves a balanced approach to leadership, with 25% of your time dedicated to hands-on technical work and 75% focused on management responsibilities. You will drive the strategy for SRE at Varda in collaboration with engineering teams, spacecraft operations teams, and the vehicle production organization.
This is a full-time, exempt position located in our El Segundo headquarters.
Responsibilities
- Recruit, retain, and empower a diverse team of engineers to design and build next-generation site reliability infrastructure for Varda's operations and the Winnebago spacecraft.
- Manage the SRE, IT, and infosec teams to define business processes and identify areas for improvement and automation.
- Scope projects, including requirements capture and initial design trades to address open-ended problems.
- Take end-to-end ownership of site reliability systems, including vendor relationships, testing, networking, mission control, and ground station design / build / maintenance.
- Provide day-to-day support and administration for our portfolio of enterprise software applications.
- Partner with Avionics, Software, and Mission Operations teams to develop mission-critical hardware, software, and networking support for space missions.
- Work closely with Varda engineers to gather requirements, research, evaluate, design, plan, deploy, and support software platforms and related technologies in a world-class environment.
- Build highly resilient, high-performance, scalable, and flexible systems.
- Drive scripting and automation to develop solutions to common problems and software integrations.
- Implement best practices and controls across all site reliability and information technology functions.
- Prepare schedules and supporting documentation related to information security audit requirements, and interact with external auditors as required.
- Handle special projects, taking full responsibility for the successful and timely completion of the project.
- Communicate complex concepts with senior management, technical personnel, and external entities, including senior representatives of the US Government and teammates.
- Audit and verify security controls as part of industry-standard system hardening or in accordance with customer or government requirements.
Basic Qualifications
OR 10 years of systems / SRE engineering experience in lieu of a degree.
Preferred Skills and Experience
Pay Range
ITAR Requirements
US person" means : U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident, or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) (i.e., individual admitted to the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum in the U.S.)
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Benefits
Varda Space Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Candidates and employees are always evaluated based on merit, qualifications, and performance. We will never discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, martial status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.
E-Verify Statement
Varda Space Industries, Inc. participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program. The E-Verify program is an Internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Learn more about the E-Verify program.
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Salary : $165,000 - $205,000
