Principal Spacecraft Integration Engineer (Stock Options)

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

Job summary

Varda Space Industries in El Segundo, California, seeks a Principal Manufacturing Engineer (Integration) to orchestrate spacecraft final assembly as the central owner of integration procedures from subassembly mating to flight-ready vehicles.

You will coordinate with structures, propulsion, avionics, and TPS to ensure builds are executed accurately, safely, and on schedule, resolving interface conflicts on the factory floor. This role demands strong discipline and real-time decision making.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical or Systems Engineering, or related discipline; typically 6–10+ years

Responsibilities

• Own spacecraft integration sequences and procedures from subassembly mating through final vehicle closeout and acceptance
• Develop, maintain, and improve assembly travelers and integration work instructions
• Serve as the primary interface between manufacturing and all engineering disciplines during vehicle integration
• Identify and resolve interface conflicts, clearance issues, and assembly sequence problems
• Lead integration readiness reviews and ensure pre-integration checkpoints are completed
• Drive root cause analysis and RCCA for integration non-conformances; disposition MRBs with design engineering
• Track integration metrics and implement improvements to hit cadence goals
• Define tooling and lifting/handling equipment requirements for safe vehicle integration operations

Education

B.S. in Mechanical or Systems Engineering

Job description

Varda Space Industries in El Segundo, California, seeks a Principal Manufacturing Engineer (Integration) to orchestrate spacecraft final assembly as the central owner of integration procedures from subassembly mating to flight-ready vehicles.

You will coordinate with structures, propulsion, avionics, and TPS to ensure builds are executed accurately, safely, and on schedule, resolving interface conflicts on the factory floor. This role demands strong discipline and real-time decision making.