Senior Spacecraft Build Reliability Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

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Long-term cash awards

Job summary

Varda Space Industries, Inc. in El Segundo, CA, is seeking a Senior Build Reliability Engineer to partner with design and manufacturing teams to scale spacecraft hardware production.

You will ensure reliable, qualified hardware at rate and support quality, flight reliability, and mission assurance. The ideal candidate has hands-on hardware test experience, 5+ years in aerospace, and a track record of improving reliability through data-driven processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in aerospace, computer science, electrical, manufacturing, mechanical, or material sciences engineering.
• 5+ years in aerospace or related engineering role.
• Hands-on hardware test, qualification, troubleshooting, or failure analysis experience.
• Commitment to lean quality principles without compromising safety or reliability.
• Proven data analysis for production insight.

Responsibilities

• Create test, manufacturability, and inspection plans for all vehicle hardware.
• Contain non-conforming product and guide inspectors and technicians.
• Lead failure investigations to identify root causes and reduce risk.
• Provide peer review of hardware during design reviews and test campaigns.
• Perform FMEA, test coverage planning, and change management.
• Support regulatory requirements and verification evidence.

Skills

Hands-on hardware testing

Data analysis for production

Interpersonal collaboration

Lean quality principles

Education

Bachelor's degree in aerospace or related field

Tools

Measurement Systems Analysis

Design of Experiments

Statistical Process Control

PFMEA

APQP

Job description

Varda Space Industries, Inc. in El Segundo, CA, is seeking a Senior Build Reliability Engineer to partner with design and manufacturing teams to scale spacecraft hardware production.

You will ensure reliable, qualified hardware at rate and support quality, flight reliability, and mission assurance. The ideal candidate has hands-on hardware test experience, 5+ years in aerospace, and a track record of improving reliability through data-driven processes.