TPS Manufacturing Engineer — Space Vehicle Heat Shield

Varda Space Industries, Inc.; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Varda Space Industries, Inc. in El Segundo, California, invites applications for a Thermal Protection System (TPS) Manufacturing Engineer.

You will own the TPS manufacturing processes, drive quality, yield, and schedule adherence for heat-shield components used in our orbital platforms. Ideal candidates bring hands-on manufacturing experience in aerospace or high-complexity thermal systems, with a bias for problem solving, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration with design,

Qualifications

• Experience with aerospace manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of TPS/heat shield fabrication is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own TPS manufacturing processes and associated quality metrics.
• Lead process improvements to enhance yield, safety, and schedule adherence.
• Collaborate with design, supply chain, and production teams to scale TPS manufacturing.

Job description

Varda Space Industries, Inc. in El Segundo, California, invites applications for a Thermal Protection System (TPS) Manufacturing Engineer.

You will own the TPS manufacturing processes, drive quality, yield, and schedule adherence for heat-shield components used in our orbital platforms. Ideal candidates bring hands-on manufacturing experience in aerospace or high-complexity thermal systems, with a bias for problem solving, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration with design,