Senior Manufacturing Engineer Spacecraft Structural Production

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

Benefits offered by this job

100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible PTO policy + 12 paid holidays

401(k) retirement plan with 6% employer match

Job summary

Varda Space Industries is looking for a Senior Manufacturing Engineer (Structures) to lead manufacturing processes crucial for reentry capsules and spacecraft. This hands-on role involves collaboration with design engineers and a focus on improving vehicle build cadence.

The ideal candidate holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and has considerable manufacturing experience. The position is based in El Segundo, California.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of manufacturing experience with structural assembly.
• Hands-on experience assembling and fabricating structural assemblies.
• Ability to lift 25 lbs and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Own manufacturing processes for composite structures.
• Develop and maintain detailed work instructions for structural operations.
• Provide feedback to design engineers on composite part design.

Skills

Manufacturing processes knowledge

Structural assembly experience

Problem-solving skills

Ability to read engineering drawings

Education

B.S. in Mechanical or Materials Engineering

Tools

3D CAD tools (CATIA, SolidWorks)

Job description

Varda Space Industries is looking for a Senior Manufacturing Engineer (Structures) to lead manufacturing processes crucial for reentry capsules and spacecraft. This hands-on role involves collaboration with design engineers and a focus on improving vehicle build cadence.

The ideal candidate holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and has considerable manufacturing experience. The position is based in El Segundo, California.