Spacecraft Build Reliability Engineer

Vardaspace; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 109,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Relocation assistance

On-site in El Segundo

Fully stocked kitchen

Job summary

Varda Space Industries is seeking a Build Reliability Engineer to partner with design and manufacturing teams to scale spacecraft hardware production. You will ensure reliable hardware at rate and support Quality, Flight Reliability, and Mission Assurance.

A candidates should be process- and systems-oriented. The role emphasizes test planning, root-cause analysis, and collaboration across teams to improve designs and production yield.

Qualifications

• 3+ years professional experience in aerospace, design, quality, or related engineering role.
• Bachelor's degree in aerospace, computer science, electrical, manufacturing, mechanical, or material sciences engineering.
• Demonstrated application of process controls in high volume manufacturing, test, and quality environments.
• Strong computer skills with demonstrated ability in a programming language.
• Experience generating, processing, and/or analyzing data for production insight.
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills, with a drive to innovate and improve reliability in cutting-edge technology.

Responsibilities

• Partner with design engineering and manufacturing teams to create test, manufacturability, and inspection plans for all vehicle hardware.
• Contain suspect or known non-conforming product, providing guidance to quality inspectors, technicians, shop supervisors, and engineers.
• Lead failure investigations in production, test, and operation; identify and mitigate root causes to reduce risk and improve designs.
• Provide critical peer review of hardware during design reviews and acceptance and qualification test campaigns.
• Perform FMEA, build requirements compliance matrix tools, and ensure adequate test coverage and change management.
• Own vehicle-level deliverables for regulatory bodies including requirements compliance and hazard analyses.
• Support Mission Assurance's vehicle-level risk management and mitigation tracking/execution.

Skills

Aerospace engineering

Data analysis

Process controls

Programming

Collaborative skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

CNC Machining

Additive Manufacturing

Metrology

PFMEA

Job description

Varda Space Industries is seeking a Build Reliability Engineer to partner with design and manufacturing teams to scale spacecraft hardware production. You will ensure reliable hardware at rate and support Quality, Flight Reliability, and Mission Assurance.

A candidates should be process- and systems-oriented. The role emphasizes test planning, root-cause analysis, and collaboration across teams to improve designs and production yield.