Senior Avionics & Electromechanical Manufacturing Engineer

Varda Space; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

Varda Space Industries is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer (Avionics / Electromechanical / Harnessing) to scale production of spacecraft electromechanical assemblies. You will own end-to-end processes, from wiring and harnessing to integration and testing, ensuring future payloads meet strict quality standards.

You will develop robust work instructions, collaborate with design and payload teams, and drive continuous improvements.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering required; advanced degrees are a plus.
• 3+ years in manufacturing of electromechanical assemblies in high-reliability environments.
• Experience with wire harness fabrication and connector assembly per IPC/WHMA-A-620.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and interpret pinouts; strong root-cause skills.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end manufacturing and assembly processes for payload systems.
• Develop instructions, travelers, specifications, and test procedures.
• Interface with payload customers translating requirements into production processes.
• Implement contamination control and handling protocols for sensitive hardware.

Skills

Wire harness fabrication

Electrical schematics

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Quality & reliability mindset

Education

B.S. in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

M.S. in Electrical Engineering (preferred)

Tools

PDM/PLM systems (Windchill, Teamcenter, Arena)

Job description

Varda Space Industries is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer (Avionics / Electromechanical / Harnessing) to scale production of spacecraft electromechanical assemblies. You will own end-to-end processes, from wiring and harnessing to integration and testing, ensuring future payloads meet strict quality standards.

You will develop robust work instructions, collaborate with design and payload teams, and drive continuous improvements.