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Varda Space Industries · 2 months ago

Senior Facilities Electrician

El Segundo, California, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$35/hr - $48/hr

5+ years exp

Varda is a company focused on developing commercial space infrastructure, including in-orbit pharmaceutical processing. The Facilities Senior Electrician is responsible for overseeing and performing advanced electrical installation, maintenance, and repair work across the organization’s facilities, ensuring compliance with safety standards and mentoring junior electricians.

AerospaceManufacturingProduct Design

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead and perform electrical maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs of building systems, lighting, and equipment

Install, test, and inspect electrical systems and components to ensure compliance with local and national electrical codes

Oversee electrical aspects of construction, renovation, and facility improvement projects

Maintain and update electrical schematics, panels, and as-built documentation

Supervise, train, and mentor junior electricians and maintenance staff

Collaborate with Facilities leadership on preventive maintenance programs and capital projects

Support emergency response and after-hours repairs as needed

Ensure compliance with OSHA, NEC, and internal safety protocols

Qualification

JourneymanMaster Electrician LicenseElectrical installationMaintenanceNECOSHABlueprintSchematic readingProject leadership experienceFacilities management experienceCMMSProblem-solving skillsCommunication skillsMentoring skills

Required

High school diploma or equivalent; technical trade certification required

Valid Journeyman or Master Electrician License (CA)

5+ years of progressive electrical experience in commercial, industrial, or institutional settings

Strong knowledge of NEC, OSHA safety standards, and energy systems

Proven experience leading projects and mentoring staff

Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and technical diagrams

Excellent problem-solving and communication skills

Preferred

Experience in facilities management, building automation, or energy efficiency systems

Familiarity with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems)

Associate's or bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Benefits

Exciting team of professionals at the top of their field working by your side

Equity in a fully funded space startup with potential for significant growth (interns excluded)

401(k) matching (interns excluded)

Unlimited PTO (interns excluded)

Health insurance, including Vision and Dental

Lunch and snacks provided on site every day. Dinners provided twice a week.

Maternity / Paternity leave (interns excluded)

Company

Varda Space Industries

Varda is building the infrastructure for a thriving orbital economy, from in-orbit pharmaceutical processing to reliable and economical reentry capsules.

Founded in 2021

El Segundo, California, USA

51-200 employees