Spacecraft Process & Reliability Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible PTO

Company-paid Medical, Dental, Vision

Relocation assistance

Equity incentives

401(k) with employer match

Cell phone reimbursement

Parental leave

EV charging on-site

Job summary

Varda Space Industries is seeking a Spacecraft Process Engineer, Manufacturability, to scale production of space hardware. You will partner with design and manufacturing teams to define test, inspection, and process controls for reliable flight hardware.

The role emphasizes hands-on hardware testing, root-cause analysis, and close collaboration across engineering disciplines. This on-site position in El Segundo offers strong growth, equity, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in aerospace, design, quality, or related engineering.
• Bachelor's degree in a listed engineering field.
• Hands-on hardware test, qualification, troubleshooting, or failure analysis.
• Lean quality principles without compromising safety or reliability.
• Experience analyzing data for production insights.
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills.

Responsibilities

• Create test, manufacturability, and inspection plans for all vehicle hardware.
• Contain non-conforming product and guide quality inspectors, technicians, and engineers.
• Lead failure investigations in production, test, and operation; identify root causes to reduce risk.
• Provide peer review during design reviews and test campaigns.
• Perform FMEA, build verification tools, and ensure test coverage and change management.
• Own vehicle-level deliverables for regulatory compliance and safety analyses.
• Support Mission Assurance risk management and mitigations.

Skills

Aerospace engineering

Design

Quality

Process controls

Data analysis

Collaboration

Lean quality principles

Education

Bachelor's degree in aerospace, computer science, electrical, manufacturing, mechanical, or materials engineering

Tools

CNC machining

Additive manufacturing

Casting

Welding

Metrology

PFMEA

APQP

Statistical process control

Job description

Varda Space Industries is seeking a Spacecraft Process Engineer, Manufacturability, to scale production of space hardware. You will partner with design and manufacturing teams to define test, inspection, and process controls for reliable flight hardware.

The role emphasizes hands-on hardware testing, root-cause analysis, and close collaboration across engineering disciplines. This on-site position in El Segundo offers strong growth, equity, and a comprehensive benefits package.