Senior Manufacturing Engineer (Payloads)
Varda Space Industries · El Segundo, California, United States
Posted about 3 months ago · $140,333- $179,314
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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 Senior Payloads Manufacturing Engineer at Varda, you will manage the manufacturing and integration processes for critical payload systems used in reentry capsules. This includes developing assembly procedures, ensuring quality standards, and collaborating with design and integration teams. Your work will directly impact the production of life-saving pharmaceuticals and scientific research conducted in microgravity.
- 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, Biomedical Engineering, or a related discipline
- 3+ years of experience manufacturing or integrating complex electromechanical assemblies
- Demonstrated experience building and integrating precision hardware to tight tolerances
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and assembly models
- Experience developing and executing assembly procedures and acceptance test plans
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Nice to have
- M.S. degree in Mechanical engineering specialized in Fluid Mechanics or Biomedical Engineering
- Experience manufacturing or integrating spacecraft payloads
- Familiarity with pharmaceutical or bioprocessing hardware manufacturing requirements
- Background managing payload customer relationships
- Experience with ICD management and interface verification processes
What you get
- Flexible PTO policy + 12 paid holidays
- 100% company-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance 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
- On-site role in El Segundo, CA
- Salary range provided, but no specific base salary stated
- Requires physical activity including lifting and standing for extended periods
- Role involves interfacing with external customers and managing complex requirements
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Listed by Varda Space Industries on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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