Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer II - Structures

Varda Space Industries; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Long-term cash awards

Job summary

Varda Space Industries seeks a Manufacturing Engineer II- Structures to own manufacturing for structural assemblies of reentry capsules and spacecraft. You will bridge design intent with production, driving process discipline and increasing cadence with a hands‑on approach.

Work with design engineers and technicians to implement layup, cure, bonding, and machining processes, ensuring quality and scalability for spaceflight hardware in El Segundo, CA.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical or Materials Engineering or equivalent experience (1–3+ years for consideration).
• 3+ years of manufacturing experience with structural assemblies (riveted, welded, composites).
• Ability to read engineering drawings, GD&T, and assembly models.
• Experience writing manufacturing process documents and work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Own manufacturing processes for composite structures and machined metal components.
• Develop and maintain detailed work instructions and process specs.
• Provide DFM feedback to design engineers on tooling and joint design.
• Enforce cleanliness, FOD prevention, and contamination control.

Skills

Structural assembly

Welded structures

Composite layup

GD&T reading

Manufacturing docs

Tooling design

3D CAD

Education

B.S. Mechanical or Materials Engineering

Tools

CATIA

SolidWorks

NX

Job description

Varda Space Industries seeks a Manufacturing Engineer II- Structures to own manufacturing for structural assemblies of reentry capsules and spacecraft. You will bridge design intent with production, driving process discipline and increasing cadence with a hands‑on approach.

Work with design engineers and technicians to implement layup, cure, bonding, and machining processes, ensuring quality and scalability for spaceflight hardware in El Segundo, CA.