Production Coordinator

Varda Space Industries; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 41,328 - 55,104; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible PTO +12 holidays

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Voluntary insurance options

Wellness reimbursement

Parental leave

Maven Clinic benefits

One Medical memberships

Equity incentives

401(k) match

Cell phone stipend

Relocation assistance

On-site meals

Team events

EV charging

Job summary

Varda Space Industries is seeking a Production Coordinator to support satellite hardware builds from subassembly to final integration. You will serve as the central point for day-to-day activities, track progress, and communicate risks to keep schedules on track.

The role requires strong organization, communication, and the ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. On-site work in El Segundo, CA with opportunities to improve readiness and execution across

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years in aerospace, defense, automotive or another dynamic manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, production, assembly, integration, test, or production planning activities.
• Strong organizational, communication, and follow-up skills.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced production environment.
• Experience using production tracking, scheduling, inventory, ERP, MES, Jira, or similar systems.
• Working knowledge of configuration control, traceability, inspections, nonconformances, and production documentation.
• Ability to work effectively with a cross-functional team.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety, quality, and schedule performance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate work order release and movement of satellite components, payloads, and vehicle assembly.
• Maintain production schedules through planning and shortage management in sub-assembly and vehicle build.
• Create inventory requests based on production work orders and replacement parts.
• Identify and communicate risks and constraints to leadership.
• Track and expedite hardware through subassembly build, inspection, test, and final integration.
• Work with Supply Chain and Inventory teams to identify missing or late hardware.
• Provide clear production status updates to leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Lead or support daily production meetings, readiness reviews, and schedule updates.
• Assist with production planning for multiple vehicles or missions at different stages.

Skills

Production coordination

Schedule management

Cross-functional communication

Materials tracking

Risk identification

Documentation control

Problem solving

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Self-motivation

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Jira

ERP

MES

Inventory systems

Job description

About This Role

Position Summary

The Production Coordinator supports the planning, coordination, and execution of satellite hardware builds from subassembly manufacturing through final vehicle integration and test. This role serves as a central point of communication for day‑to‑day build activities, tracks progress and constraints, and helps keep satellite manufacturing and integration work moving safely, efficiently, and on schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate work order release and movement of satellite components, payloads, and vehicle assembly.
• Maintain production schedules through the coordination of planning and shortage management in the sub‑assembly and vehicle build.
• Create inventory requests based on production work orders and replacement parts.
• Proactively identify and communicate risks and production constraints to the leadership team, escalating as required.
• Track and expedite hardware through subassembly build, inspection, test, and final integration in support of production schedules.
• Work with Supply Chain and Inventory teams to identify missing or late hardware.
• Provide clear production status updates to leadership and cross‑functional teams.
• Lead or support daily production meetings, readiness reviews, and schedule updates.
• Assist with production planning for multiple vehicles or missions operating at different stages of completion.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two or more years of experience in aerospace, defense, automotive or another highly dynamic manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, production, assembly, integration, test, or production planning activities.
• Strong organizational, communication, and follow‑up skills.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast‑paced production environment.
• Experience using production tracking, scheduling, inventory, ERP, MES, Jira, or similar systems.
• Working knowledge of configuration control, traceability, inspections, nonconformances, and production documentation.
• Ability to work effectively with a cross‑functional team.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety, quality, and schedule performance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with satellite, spacecraft, launch vehicle, or payload manufacturing and integration.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings, bills of material, work instructions, specifications, and production schedules.
• Familiarity with avionics, electrical harnesses, propulsion systems, mechanical assemblies, structures, thermal systems, or fluid systems.
• Knowledge of aerospace workmanship standards and flight‑hardware handling requirements.
• Experience supporting production readiness reviews, build planning, vehicle integration, or test operations.

Skills and Competencies

• Production coordination
• Schedule and priority management
• Cross‑functional communication
• Hardware and material tracking
• Risk and constraint identification
• Documentation and configuration control
• Problem‑solving and escalation
• Teamwork and accountability
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work with limited supervision

Pay Range

• $30 to $40 per hour
• This role is on‑site in El Segundo, CA
• Leveling and pay range determined by job‑related skills, education level, experience level, and job performance
• Eligible for incentives in the form of stock options and/or long‑term cash awards

Benefits

• Flexible PTO policy +12 paid holidays
• 100% company‑paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans for employees and dependents with FSA and employer‑matched HSA options
• Voluntary accident, hospital, critical illness, and pet insurance
• $120/month wellness reimbursement for gym and fitness expenses12 weeks of parental leave (with supplemental disability leave for CA mothers)
• Family building, pregnancy, parenting and menopause benefits via Maven Clinic
• Sponsored One Medical memberships for employees and their dependents
• Substantial incentive equity in a fully funded space start‑up
• 401(k) retirement plan with 6% employer match (immediately vested)
• $20/pay period cell phone reimbursement
• Relocation support for new hires, if needed
• Fully stocked kitchen with lunch provided daily and dinner provided twice weekly
• Company and team-bonding events, happy hours and mission-success celebrations
• Complimentary EV charging

ITAR Requirements

Varda must ensure that its employees working in the United States are lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. Additionally, our employees are exposed to and have access to certain export‑controlled items. Because our employees are provided access to export‑controlled items, our policy is to only hire “U.S. persons” who are permitted to have access to our technology without an export license.

“U.S. person” means: U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident, or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) (i.e., individual admitted to the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum).

E-Verify Statement

Varda Space Industries, Inc. participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program. The E-Verify program is an internet‑based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Learn more about the E‑Verify program.

Varda Space Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Candidates and employees are always evaluated based on merit, qualifications, and performance. We will never discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.