Varda Space Industries
Manufacturing Engineer II (Integration)
About this role
Varda is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to oversee the final assembly of spacecraft, ensuring accurate integration of systems and adherence to safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
What you'll do
- Manage spacecraft integration sequences from subassembly to final acceptance
- Develop and improve assembly travelers and work instructions
- Interface between manufacturing and engineering teams during integration
- Resolve conflicts and issues impacting build schedules
- Lead integration readiness reviews and document pre-integration checks
- Track integration metrics and implement improvements
What they're looking for
- B.S. in Mechanical or Systems Engineering
- 3+ years of integration or final assembly experience
- Understanding of subsystem interactions in vehicle assembly
- Experience with complex assembly procedures
- Strong decision-making skills in fast-paced environments
- Excellent communication and coordination abilities
- Physical capability to handle production tasks
Benefits
- Opportunity to work in commercial space infrastructure
- Collaborative environment with experienced industry leaders
- Innovative projects impacting life on Earth
- Growth potential within the company
- Dynamic work location in El Segundo, CA
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Varda Space Industries
Varda Space Industries builds commercial spacecraft and orbital manufacturing systems for missions in low Earth orbit, including reentry capsules and satellite buses. The company is hiring mission operations engineers, software engineers (ground segment, flight, and embedded), and manufacturing engineers to develop mission-critical systems, operational infrastructure, and scalable production capabilities.
- Website
- varda.com