Spacecraft Build Reliability Engineer II

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

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Job summary

Varda is seeking a Build Reliability Engineer II to partner with design and manufacturing teams, translating requirements into scalable, verifiable production processes for spacecraft hardware. You will ensure reliability through testing, qualification, and root-cause analysis, supporting mission assurance and regulatory deliverables.

The role emphasizes hands-on hardware experience, data-driven decision making, and close collaboration with design, quality, and manufacturing teams in an on-site

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in aerospace, mechanical, electrical, manufacturing, or materials engineering.
• 3+ years in aerospace or related engineering role.
• Hands-on hardware test, qualification, troubleshooting, or FMEA experience.
• Commitment to lean quality principles while ensuring safety and reliability.
• Experience applying data to production insights.
• Strong collaborative skills and drive to improve reliability.

Responsibilities

• Create test, manufacturability, and inspection plans for vehicle hardware.
• Contain non-conforming product and guide quality inspectors and engineers.
• Lead failure investigations to identify root causes and reduce risk.
• Provide peer review during design reviews and qualification campaigns.
• Perform FMEA and ensure adequate test coverage and change control.
• Own vehicle-level deliverables for regulatory compliance and hazard analyses.
• Support Mission Assurance risk management and mitigations.

Skills

Hardware testing

Data analysis

Process controls

Collaboration

Education

Bachelors degree in engineering

Tools

MSA

DOE

SPC

RCA

APQP

PFMEA

Job description

Varda is seeking a Build Reliability Engineer II to partner with design and manufacturing teams, translating requirements into scalable, verifiable production processes for spacecraft hardware. You will ensure reliability through testing, qualification, and root-cause analysis, supporting mission assurance and regulatory deliverables.

The role emphasizes hands-on hardware experience, data-driven decision making, and close collaboration with design, quality, and manufacturing teams in an on-site