Aerospace Electromechanical Manufacturing Engineer (Payloads)

Varda Space Industries, Inc.; El Segundo (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Relocation support

100% health insurance for employees

Job summary

Varda Space Industries, Inc. seeks an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to scale production of avionics and electromechanical assemblies, including harnessing, wiring, and actuator integration.

You will own manufacturing processes at the intersection of electrical and mechanical systems, ensuring quality and reliability while driving incremental improvements across every vehicle build.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 3–6+ years in electromechanical manufacturing.
• Experience with wire harness fabrication and connector assembly.
• Ability to read schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Willingness to lift 25 lbs and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end manufacturing and assembly processes for payload systems.
• Develop and maintain work instructions, travelers, process specs, and tests.
• Interface with payload customers, translating ICD constraints into production.
• Implement contamination control and handling for sensitive hardware.
• Collaborate with design engineers on DFM feedback and testability.
• Define payload acceptance testing and maintain build records.
• Lead root-cause analysis for non-conformances and coordinate MRB dispositions.
• Coordinate payload integration milestones with vehicle integration team.

Skills

Wire harness fabrication

Electrical schematics reading

DFM / DFA feedback

Root cause analysis

Collaboration on production floor

Connector troubleshooting

Education

B.S. in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

MS in Electrical Engineering (Embedded Systems)

Tools

IPC/WHMA-A-620 standards

DSUB connectors

Assembly jigs and fixtures

Job description

Varda Space Industries, Inc. seeks an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to scale production of avionics and electromechanical assemblies, including harnessing, wiring, and actuator integration.

You will own manufacturing processes at the intersection of electrical and mechanical systems, ensuring quality and reliability while driving incremental improvements across every vehicle build.