Manufacturing Engineer II (Structures)
Varda Space Industries · El Segundo, California, United States
Posted about 3 months ago · $119,543-$152,749
or apply directly on Varda Space Industries's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 81 days Varda Space Industries's roles stay open a median of 81 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 81% of Varda Space Industries's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Varda Space Industries
- high 85 stale, 0 reposted of 86 open
- Hiring momentum
- 215 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-23
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Varda Space Industries's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Varda Space Industries.
About this role
As a Manufacturing Engineer II (Structures) at Varda, you will manage the manufacturing processes for structural assemblies critical to reentry capsules and spacecraft. Your responsibilities include developing work instructions, providing design feedback, leading investigations into build defects, and coordinating with supply chain on material inspections. This hands-on role requires collaboration with design engineers and technicians to enhance production efficiency and quality.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Varda Space Industries as an employer.
What you need
- B.S. in Mechanical or Materials Engineering, or a related discipline
- 3+ years of manufacturing experience with structural assembly or manufacturing
- Strong understanding of structural static loads analysis and mechanical properties of materials
- Hands-on experience assembling and fabricating structural assemblies
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T callouts
- Experience writing and maintaining manufacturing process documentation
Nice to have
- M.S. degree in Mechanical engineering specialized in Materials Science or Structural Analysis
- Experience manufacturing primary flight structures for launch vehicles or satellites
- Familiarity with dynamic and vibrational loads analysis
- Background in transitioning structural assemblies from R&D to production
- Knowledge of aerospace structural materials like aluminum alloys, titanium, and steel
What you get
- Flexible PTO policy + 12 paid holidays
- 100% company-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans for employees and dependents
- Voluntary accident, hospital, critical illness, and pet insurance
- $120/month wellness reimbursement for gym and fitness expenses
- 12 weeks of parental leave
- Family building, pregnancy, parenting and menopause benefits via Maven Clinic
Worth weighing
- Role is hands-on and requires physical activity
- Position is on-site in El Segundo, CA
- No remote work options mentioned
- Salary range provided is specific to Engineer II level
Summarised from Varda Space Industries's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Varda Space Industries on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
More roles at Varda Space Industries
- Senior Scientist, Analytical SciencesEl Segundo, California, United States
- Senior Prototype MachinistEl Segundo, California, United States
- Senior Propulsion Engineer - Hardware and Bus SystemsEl Segundo, California, United States
- Scientist, Analytical SciencesEl Segundo, California, United States
- Senior Site Reliability EngineerEl Segundo, California, United States
- Thermal Hardware and Test Engineer IIEl Segundo, California, United States
- Senior Avionics Hardware Development EngineerEl Segundo, California, United States
- Supply Chain Engineer - MechanicalEl Segundo, California, United States