Senior Manufacturing Engineer – Aerospace Structures (Equity)

Varda; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 140,333 - 179,314; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible PTO + holidays

100% company-paid Medical, Dental, and

Vision insurance

Relocation support

Stock options / long-term equity

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

Varda is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer (Structures) to own manufacturing processes for structural assemblies used in reentry capsules and spacecraft. You will bridge design intent with production reality, working closely with structural design engineers and a skilled technician team to scale cadence and reduce rework.

This hands-on role requires deep understanding of composite layup, cure, bonded structures, and machined substructures.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical or Materials Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of manufacturing experience with structural assemblies.
• Strong understanding of structural static loads and material properties.
• Hands-on experience with welding, adhesive bonding, riveting.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and GD&T.
• Must be able to lift 25 lbs and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Own manufacturing processes for composite structures and machined components.
• Develop and maintain work instructions, process specs, and travelers.
• Provide DFM feedback to design engineers on part design and tooling.
• Enforce cleanliness, FOD prevention, and contamination control procedures.
• Lead non-conformance investigations and corrective actions.
• Define and procure tooling to support production scaling.
• Refine floor layouts and product flow for subassembly cells.
• Coordinate with supply chain on material inspection requirements.

Skills

Hands-on fabrication

Reading drawings & GD&T

Problem solving

Process documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Materials Engineering

MS degree preferred

Tools

CATIA

SolidWorks

NX

Job description

Varda is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer (Structures) to own manufacturing processes for structural assemblies used in reentry capsules and spacecraft. You will bridge design intent with production reality, working closely with structural design engineers and a skilled technician team to scale cadence and reduce rework.

This hands-on role requires deep understanding of composite layup, cure, bonded structures, and machined substructures.