Senior Facilities Supervisor

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.

Varda’s W-Series vehicles are built, designed, and operated by Varda in-house, including the pharmaceutical processing payloads, the capsules, the C-PICA heat shields, and the satellite buses.

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 offices in Washington, DC and Huntsville, AL.

Join Varda, and work to create a bustling in‑space ecosystem.

The Senior Facilities Supervisor is a critical role at Varda that directly impacts the foundation of our operations. You will be responsible for leading the day‑to‑day operations and maintenance of two facilities — including a production and integration campus exceeding 200,000 square feet — that house the vehicles, equipment, and specialized environments enabling the future of in‑space manufacturing.

This position ensures our facilities reflect Varda's values: precision, reliability, and mission‑readiness. From keeping critical HVAC systems running in our clean rooms to managing vendor performance and capital improvement projects, the Senior Facilities Supervisor sets the standard for how we care for the spaces that power our mission. The impact of this role is immense.

Facilities Operations & Leadership

• Lead all facilities operations across two buildings (200,000+ sq ft combined), including janitorial, landscaping, HVAC, MEP systems, fire suppression, industrial gas, and general maintenance, ensuring zero unplanned interruptions to production and engineering operations
• Manage and develop a team of facilities technicians, electricians, and maintenance staff, including hiring, performance management, scheduling, and training
• Serve as the primary point of escalation for all facility‑related issues across both sites; oversee on‑call and after‑hours emergency response protocols
• Maintain a visible presence across both facilities; conduct regular walkthroughs to identify safety hazards, maintenance needs, and opportunities for improvement

Maintenance Programs & Systems

• Administer and continuously improve a preventive and predictive maintenance program for all building systems, including HVAC, plumbing, fire suppression, cryogenic fluid and industrial gas systems, electrical infrastructure, and building automation systems (BAS/BMS)
• Manage and optimize a work ticketing system (CMMS) to ensure correct staff assignment, response time adherence, and accurate documentation of all maintenance activities
• Oversee routine inspections of interior and exterior building systems, roofing, flooring, installed fixtures, lighting, and safety equipment; ensure timely resolution and documentation
• Partner with EHS to maintain compliance with all OSHA, local, state, and federal building and safety codes; lead facilities‑related safety training programs

Vendor & Contractor Management

• Source, negotiate, and manage third‑party service providers for janitorial, landscaping, mechanical, electrical, security, pest control, and specialty trade services; hold vendors to contractual performance standards and SLAs
• Provide direct project management oversight…