Spacecraft Build Reliability Engineer II

Varda Space Industries; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Wellness reimbursement

Relocation support

Equity incentive

Job summary

Varda Space Industries in El Segundo, CA is seeking a Hardware Build Reliability Engineer II to scale spacecraft production. You will partner with design and manufacturing to size processes and controls for high-volume hardware reliability.

The role covers Build Reliability, Quality, Flight Reliability and Mission Assurance with hands-on testing, troubleshooting, and data-driven improvements. Includes on-site work, competitive pay, and equity benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace, electrical, mechanical, manufacturing or materials engineering.
• 3+ years in aerospace or related engineering roles.
• Hands-on hardware test, troubleshooting, or failure analysis experience.
• Commitment to lean quality principles and safety.
• Experience using data for production insight.

Responsibilities

• Create test, manufacturability, and inspection plans for vehicle hardware.
• Contain non-conforming product and guide inspectors and technicians.
• Lead failure investigations to identify root causes and mitigate risk.
• Provide peer review during design reviews and test campaigns.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and flight hardware verification.
• Support Mission Assurance risk management and mitigations.

Skills

Aerospace manufacturing

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Process controls

Failure investigations

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

PFMEA

APQP

DOE

SPC

Metrology

Job description

Varda Space Industries in El Segundo, CA is seeking a Hardware Build Reliability Engineer II to scale spacecraft production. You will partner with design and manufacturing to size processes and controls for high-volume hardware reliability.

The role covers Build Reliability, Quality, Flight Reliability and Mission Assurance with hands-on testing, troubleshooting, and data-driven improvements. Includes on-site work, competitive pay, and equity benefits.