Senior Spacecraft Build Reliability Engineer

Telemetry Today LLC; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 179,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Long-term cash awards

Job summary

Varda Space Industries in El Segundo, CA, seeks a Senior Build Reliability Engineer to partner with design and manufacturing to scale spacecraft hardware production. You will ensure reliable hardware through test, qualification, and effective fault analysis, while coordinating with quality and mission assurance teams.

The role emphasizes hands-on hardware test, failure analysis, and data-driven improvements to prevent defects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in aerospace or related engineering field.
• 5+ years in aerospace or related engineering roles.
• Hands-on hardware testing and fault analysis experience.
• Commitment to lean quality and safety.
• Experience with data analysis for production.

Responsibilities

• Create test, manufacturability, and inspection plans for all vehicle hardware.
• Contain non-conforming product and guide inspectors and technicians.
• Lead failure investigations and implement root-cause mitigations.
• Provide peer review during design reviews and test campaigns.
• Support regulatory requirements and verification evidence.

Skills

Hands-on hardware testing

Data analysis

Lean quality principles

Collaborative skills

Process controls

Education

Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering

Tools

Measurement systems analysis

Design of experiments

Statistical process control

Root cause analysis

APQP

PFMEA

Control plans

Metrology

Job description

Varda Space Industries in El Segundo, CA, seeks a Senior Build Reliability Engineer to partner with design and manufacturing to scale spacecraft hardware production. You will ensure reliable hardware through test, qualification, and effective fault analysis, while coordinating with quality and mission assurance teams.

The role emphasizes hands-on hardware test, failure analysis, and data-driven improvements to prevent defects.