Senior Spacecraft Build Reliability Engineer

Varda Space Industries; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 179,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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On-site in El Segundo

Job summary

Varda Space Industries is seeking a Senior Space Build Reliability Engineer to partner with design and manufacturing teams on test plans and yield-focused processes in El Segundo, CA. You will drive reliability for spacecraft hardware through hands-on test, troubleshooting, and rigorous analysis.

The role emphasizes lean quality, data-driven decisions, and close collaboration across disciplines to scale production while meeting safety and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in aerospace or related engineering field.
• 5+ years in aerospace or related engineering role.
• Hands-on hardware test/qualification/troubleshooting experience.
• Commitment to lean quality without compromising safety.
• Experience with data analysis for production insight.
• Strong collaboration and communication.

Responsibilities

• Partner with design and manufacturing to create test and inspection plans.
• Contain non-conforming product and guide quality teams.
• Lead failure investigations to identify root causes.
• Peer review hardware during design reviews and tests.
• Perform FMEA and ensure test coverage and change control.
• Own vehicle-level deliverables for regulatory compliance.
• Support Mission Assurance risk management and mitigations.

Skills

Lean quality principles

Data analysis

Collaborative skills

Process controls in manufacturing

Reliability engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in aerospace, computer science, electrical, manufacturing, mechanical, or material sciences engineering

Tools

PFMEA

APQP

Statistical Process Control (SPC)

Metrology

Measurement systems analysis

Job description

Varda Space Industries is seeking a Senior Space Build Reliability Engineer to partner with design and manufacturing teams on test plans and yield-focused processes in El Segundo, CA. You will drive reliability for spacecraft hardware through hands-on test, troubleshooting, and rigorous analysis.

The role emphasizes lean quality, data-driven decisions, and close collaboration across disciplines to scale production while meeting safety and regulatory standards.