Varda Space
Manufacturing Engineer II (Integration)
$120K–$173K
El Segundo, California, United States · Full-time · Posted Sep 30, 2026
- Experience
- 3+ years in vehicle or system-level integration or final assembly; the degree qualification also considers equivalent professional experience (typically 1–3+ years).
- Education
- B.S. in Mechanical or Systems Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
- Visa sponsorship
- Must be a U.S. person permitted to access the company’s export-controlled technology without an export license.
About the job
Owns spacecraft final-assembly integration processes, procedures, and coordination to deliver flight-ready vehicles safely, accurately, and on schedule.
What you'll do
- Develop and improve integration sequences, assembly travelers, and work instructions from subassembly mating through vehicle closeout.
- Coordinate manufacturing with engineering teams, resolve interface and assembly issues, and lead integration readiness reviews.
- Drive root cause analysis and non-conformance disposition, track integration metrics, and define tooling and handling requirements.
What they ask for
- B.S. in Mechanical or Systems Engineering or a related discipline, with consideration for equivalent professional experience.
- 3+ years of experience in vehicle or system-level integration or final assembly in aerospace, defense, robotics, or similar industries.
- Understanding of mechanical, electrical, and fluid subsystem interfaces; experience developing and executing complex assembly or integration procedures.
- Able to regularly lift 25 lbs., bend, stoop, and stand for extended periods while working with flight hardware.
Nice to have
- M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline, with consideration for equivalent professional experience.
- Experience leading integration for a launch vehicle, satellite, or spacecraft program.
Pay
$119,543 - $172,673 per year (base salary)
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