Spacecraft Integration Engineer II — On Site Stock Opts

Varda Space; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

Varda Space is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer II (Integration) in El Segundo, CA to orchestrate final spacecraft assembly, aligning processes from subassembly through flight-ready vehicle. You will own integration procedures and manage cross-discipline interfaces across structures, propulsion, avionics, and TPS to ensure safe, on-schedule builds.

The role demands strong situational awareness, discipline, and the confidence to resolve conflicts in real time on the factory floor.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical or Systems Engineering, or related field, 1–3+ years experience.
• 3+ years in vehicle or system-level integration roles in aerospace/defense/robotics or similar.
• 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 sound decisions on the production floor.
• Exceptional communication and coordination skills across multi-discipline teams.
• Must be physically able to lift 25 lbs and stand for extended periods around flight hardware.

Responsibilities

• Own spacecraft integration sequences and procedures from subassembly mating through final vehicle closeout and acceptance
• Develop, maintain, and improve travelers and integration work instructions that sequence all interfaces
• Serve as primary interface between manufacturing and all engineering disciplines during vehicle integration
• Identify and resolve interface conflicts, clearance issues, and sequence problems before impact on schedule
• Lead integration readiness reviews and ensure pre-integration checks are completed and documented
• Drive root cause analysis and MRB disposition in coordination with design engineering
• Track integration metrics and implement improvements to hit cadence goals
• Define tooling and lifting equipment requirements for safe vehicle integration operations

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Systems engineering

Subsystem integration

Cross-functional collaboration

Production floor decision-making

Education

B.S. in Mechanical/Systems Engineering

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

Job description

Varda Space is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer II (Integration) in El Segundo, CA to orchestrate final spacecraft assembly, aligning processes from subassembly through flight-ready vehicle. You will own integration procedures and manage cross-discipline interfaces across structures, propulsion, avionics, and TPS to ensure safe, on-schedule builds.

The role demands strong situational awareness, discipline, and the confidence to resolve conflicts in real time on the factory floor.