CAREERS
Careers at Viridian Space Corporation
We are an early-stage space technology startup located in El Segundo (Los Angeles), California. Our mission is to unlock commercial and military access to Very Low Earth Orbits (VLEO), far below where traditional satellites fly.
We are looking for energetic, passionate, talented professionals and interns to join our top-class team!
Open Roles
Test Engineer
As a Test Engineer you will be responsible for leading test campaigns to develop our novel satellite propulsion system prototypes. You will also participate in the design and test of the propulsion system flight units. As the technology matures, you will expand the scope of testing to other satellite components. Our test campaigns will involve operating vacuum equipment, such as a vacuum chamber and its pumping system, a plasma ion source, and a variety of specialized laboratory diagnostic equipment, such as oscilloscopes, high voltage and RF power supplies, and DAQs. You will interact with all members of our small but growing team and our advisors.
In your first 30 days you will get familiar with our unique propulsion system, our laboratory equipment and start participating in daily test cadence. In your first 60 days you will start leading various test campaigns. After 90 days you will begin expanding and improving our testing capabilities and will spearhead our laboratory hardware testing.
Must be able to hold DoD Secret Clearance.
Not for the faint of heart. Only the ambitious and kind-hearted need apply. Send your resume and a brief cover letter here: jobs@www.viridianspace.com.
Spacecraft Power and Controls Electronics Engineer
As a Power and Controls Electronics Engineer you will be responsible for designing and developing the power and controls electronics necessary to drive our novel propulsion system and to integrate it with the satellite bus. The design will involve processing satellite bus power and conditioning it to run a brushless motor, controlling various valves, monitoring multiple telemetry channels, as well as interfacing with the satellite ADCS system for maintaining control authority.
In your first 30 days you will get familiar with Viridian’s unique satellite propulsion system. In your first 60 days you will start designing the in-house Power and Controls Unit (PCU). After 90 days you will start testing the breadboard version of the PCU.
Must be able to hold DoD Secret Clearance.
Not for the faint of heart. Only the ambitious and kind-hearted need apply. Send your resume and a brief cover letter here: jobs@www.viridianspace.com.
Don’t see a role ideal for you but want to join our team?
Tell us a bit about yourself and send your resume to us at jobs@viridianspace.com