Senior Build Reliability Engineer

About the role

Varda is seeking a Senior Build Reliability Engineer to partner closely with the design and manufacturing teams to scale the production of spacecraft hardware. Build Reliability Engineers ensure production processes yield verified, reliable hardware at rate. At Varda, you will have the unique opportunity to innovate and establish new processes as we scale manufacturing across multiple vehicle programs. You will flex beyond Build Reliability to support Quality, Flight Reliability, and Mission Assurance.

Responsibilities

• Partner with design engineering and manufacturing teams to create test, manufacturability, and inspection plans for all vehicle hardware.
• Contain suspect or known non-conforming product, providing guidance to quality inspectors, technicians, shop supervisors, and engineers.
• Lead failure investigations in production, test, and operation; identifying and mitigating immediate and underlying root causes to reduce risk and improve the reliability of designs and processes.
• Provide critical peer review of hardware during design reviews and acceptance and qualification test campaigns.
• Perform failure modes and effects analyses, build requirements compliance matrix tools, and ensure adequate test coverage, change management, and manufacturability of flight hardware.
• Own vehicle level deliverables for regulatory bodies including requirements compliance, functional or flight hazard analyses, and verification evidence.
• Support Mission Assurance's vehicle level risk management and identification / tracking / execution of mitigations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years professional experience in aerospace, design, quality, or related engineering role
• Bachelor's degree in aerospace, computer science, electrical, manufacturing, mechanical, or material sciences engineering
• Demonstrated application of process controls in high volume manufacturing, test, and quality environments.
• Strong computer skills with demonstrated ability in a programming language
• Experience generating, processing, and/or analyzing data for production insight
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills, with a drive to innovate and improve reliability in cutting-edge technology

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Full project lifecycle ownership experience (cradle-to-grave)
• Proficiency with quality tools such as measurement systems analysis, design of experiments, statistical process control, root cause analysis and corrective action, advanced product quality planning (APQP), metrology, process failure mode and effects analysis (PFMEA), control plans, and various problem-solving approaches
• Hands-on knowledge of CNC machining, additive manufacturing, casting, welding, fastening, or other special manufacturing processes
• Commitment to lean quality principles without compromising safety or reliability

Pay

Pay Range: $140,000 - $170,000 /per year
This role is on-site in El Segundo, CA
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

Benefits

• Health & Wellness
• Financial & Retirement
• Workplace Experience & Perks
• ITAR Requirements
• E-Verify Statement
• E-Verify Notice Right To Work Notice
• EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer

Varda Space Industries, Inc. 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. We will never discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.