Senior Spacecraft Integration Engineer — On-Vehicle Assembly

Varda Space Industries, Inc.; El Segundo, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 179,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible PTO

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance (em菈

Relocation assistance

Bonuses/Stock options

Company-paid benefits

Wellness reimbursement

401(k) with match

Relocation support

Job summary

Varda Space Industries in El Segundo, CA is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer- Integration to orchestrate final spacecraft assembly. You will own integration procedures from subassembly mating through closeout, interfacing with structures, propulsion, avionics, and TPS to ensure safe, on-schedule builds.

You will lead readiness reviews, resolve interface conflicts, and drive continuous improvements on the factory floor. Strong collaboration and hands-on problem solving are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Systems Engineering or related discipline, typically 3–6+ years.
• 3+ years in vehicle or system-level integration roles or final assembly in aerospace/defense/robotics or similar industries.
• Strong understanding of how multiple subsystems interface within a vehicle assembly.
• Experience developing and executing complex assembly or integration procedures.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and make real-time production decisions.
• Excellent communication and coordination across multi-discipline teams.
• Must be physically able to lift 25 lbs and stand for extended periods near flight hardware.

Responsibilities

• Own spacecraft integration sequences and procedures from subassembly mating through final vehicle closeout.
• Develop, maintain and improve assembly travelers and integration work instructions.
• Serve as primary interface between manufacturing and engineering disciplines during vehicle integration.
• Identify and resolve interface conflicts and assembly sequence problems before impact on schedule.
• Lead integration readiness reviews and ensure pre-integration checkpoints are completed.
• Drive root cause analysis and RCCA for integration non-conformances with design engineering.
• Track integration metrics and drive improvements to hit cadence goals.
• Define tooling and lifting equipment requirements for safe vehicle integration.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Systems integration

Cross-discipline collaboration

On-floor decision making

Attention to process discipline

Strong communication

Education

B.S. in Mechanical or Systems Engineering

M.S. in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering (preferred)

Job description

Varda Space Industries in El Segundo, CA is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer- Integration to orchestrate final spacecraft assembly. You will own integration procedures from subassembly mating through closeout, interfacing with structures, propulsion, avionics, and TPS to ensure safe, on-schedule builds.

You will lead readiness reviews, resolve interface conflicts, and drive continuous improvements on the factory floor. Strong collaboration and hands-on problem solving are essential.