Varda Space
Mechanisms Technician (Aerospace)
El Segundo, California, United States · Full-time · Posted Apr 9, 2026
- Experience
- 3-5+ years of hands-on precision mechanical assembly experience.
- Education
- Associate’s degree or technical certification in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Aerospace Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- Visa sponsorship
- Must be lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.; hires only U.S. persons permitted to access the company’s export-controlled technology without an export license. U.S. person means a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident, or protected individual admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.
About the job
Assembles, integrates, tests, troubleshoots, and maintains aerospace mechanical systems and fluid-handling devices for vehicles and equipment.
What you'll do
- Assemble and integrate aerospace mechanisms and fluid-handling systems, and perform functional testing, calibration, and validation.
- Troubleshoot mechanical and fluid-system issues using drawings, schematics, and test data; support environmental testing and repairs.
- Document builds, tests, and inspections, follow safety and quality standards, and collaborate with engineers to improve designs and reliability.
What they ask for
- Associate’s degree or technical certification in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Aerospace Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 3-5+ years of hands-on experience with precision mechanical assembly, preferably in aerospace, satellite, or defense manufacturing.
- Experience with fluid handling systems, including tubing, fittings, pumps, or valves.
- Proficiency with precision tools and measurement instruments; ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and schematics.
Nice to have
- Experience in aerospace, space systems, or pharmaceutical/biotech manufacturing.
- Knowledge of cleanroom procedures and contamination control; experience with environmental testing, GD&T, or electromechanical systems.
Pay
$29.75 to $35 per hour (base salary); $35 to $42 per hour (base salary); $43 to $52 per hour (base salary)
Tools
CAD models, AS9100, ISO, GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing)
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