Senior Manufacturing Engineer El Segundo, California, United States

Low Earth orbit is open for business . Varda is accelerating the development of commercial space infrastructure, from in-orbit pharmaceutical processing to reliable and economical reentry capsules. From life-saving pharmaceuticals to more powerful fiber optics, there is a world of products used on Earth today that can only be manufactured in space. Varda is accelerating innovation in the orbital economy by creating both the products and infrastructure needed so space can directly benefit life on Earth. Our mission is to expand the economic bounds of humankind. Our team is uniquely suited to accomplishing this goal, with leadership and staff comprised of veterans from SpaceX, Blue Origin, major pharmaceutical companies and Silicon Valley. Varda was founded in January 2021 by Will Bruey and Delian Asparouhov with significant backing from world class investors including Khosla Ventures, Lux Capital, Founders Fund, Caffeinated Capital, General Catalyst, and Also Capital. Varda is headquartered in El Segundo, California, where we have offices and a production facility where our vehicles, equipment, and materials are built, integrated, and tested. Varda also has an office in Washington, D.C. Join Varda, and work to create a bustling in-space ecosystem. About This Role As a Senior Manufacturing Engineer at Varda, you will have the opportunity to utilize your experience to scale manufacturing from a few bespoke vehicles to many consistent, concurrent builds. Manufacturing engineers will be a vital part in increasing Varda's build cadence working directly with design engineers and technicians for a broad array of processes (structures, thermal protection systems, propulsion, and avionics components) required to manufacture our vehicles. The focus of the job is to implement incremental improvement for every vehicle Varda produces. Responsibilities Provide technical direction to improve build processes to scale and hit increase vehicle cadence Collaborate with other engineers and technicians to solve large-scale production challenges Refine floor layouts, capacity models, and product flow analysis Develop and implement standardized processes for vehicle integration Assess cost of increasing work cell capabilities and proposing plans to increase internal capabilities Proactively coordinate with technicians team and supply chain to prevent schedule delays Review work instructions to make change recommendations when required and identify tooling / training gaps Identify and resolve non-conformance issues - implement root cause corrective actions Basic Qualifications B.S. degree in mechanical, manufacturing, or aerospace engineering 4+ years of manufacturing experience Teamwork, communication (verbal and written), and problem solving in a collaborative environment Proven experience working on complex technical programs, preferably within aerospace or related industries Strong first principles thinking Hands-on experience building complex vehicles Must be physically able to regularly lift 25 lbs. Preferred Skills and Experience Knowledge of aerospace vehicle systems Experience with project management of the full lifecycle of a project Experience transitioning complex assemblies from development to production Experience with aerospace hardware development practices (e.g., qualification testing practices, cleanliness, ESD, grounding, etc.) Experience across structures, propulsion, and / or avionics production Prior work in a technical role for a launch vehicle or satellite development effort Experience with tooling design and analysis using 3D CAD software Pay Range Salary Range : $133,650 - $193,050 / per year Leveling and base salary is determined by job-related skills, education level, experience level, and job performance You will be eligible for incentives in the form of stock options and / or long-term cash awards Varda Space Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Candidates and employees are always evaluated based on merit, qualifications, and performance. E-Verify Statement Varda Space Industries, Inc. participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program. The E-Verify program is an Internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. #J-18808-Ljbffr