Principal Space Payload Manufacturing Engineer

Varda Space; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 182,000 - 263,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Long-term cash awards

Job summary

Varda Space Industries in El Segundo, CA, is hiring a Principal Manufacturing Engineer (Payloads). You will own the manufacturing and integration of mission-critical payload systems, translate design requirements into production processes, and develop thorough work instructions for assembly and verification to the highest standards of quality and cleanliness.

Collaborate with payload design engineers, interface with customers, execute DFx feedback on accessibility and thermal interfaces, define

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical, Biomedical Engineering or related discipline; 6–10+ years preferred.
• Experience reading engineering drawings, ICDs and assembly models.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and interface with customers.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end manufacturing and assembly processes for payload systems.
• Develop and maintain detailed work instructions, travelers, specs and test procedures.
• Serve as the primary manufacturing interface for payload customers and translate requirements into production processes.
• Implement contamination control and cleanliness protocols for sensitive payload hardware.
• Collaborate with design engineers to provide DFx feedback on assembly and testing.
• Define and execute payload acceptance testing and traceable build records.
• Lead root-cause analysis and MRB dispositions for payload non-conformances.
• Coordinate payload milestones with vehicle integration to align with build schedule.

Skills

Reading drawings

DFx feedback

Interface management

Education

B.S. in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering

Tools

GD&T

Job description

Varda Space Industries in El Segundo, CA, is hiring a Principal Manufacturing Engineer (Payloads). You will own the manufacturing and integration of mission-critical payload systems, translate design requirements into production processes, and develop thorough work instructions for assembly and verification to the highest standards of quality and cleanliness.

Collaborate with payload design engineers, interface with customers, execute DFx feedback on accessibility and thermal interfaces, define