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Varda Space Industries

Senior Manufacturing Engineer (Structures)

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

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About this role

As a Senior Manufacturing Engineer (Structures) at Varda, you will be responsible for overseeing the manufacturing processes for structural assemblies in spacecraft and reentry capsules. This hands-on role involves collaborating with design engineers and technicians to ensure production aligns with design intent, while also focusing on process improvement and efficiency. Your tasks will include developing work instructions, conducting non-conformance investigations, and refining production workflows.

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career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
5/5

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What you need

  • B.S. in Mechanical or Materials Engineering, or a related discipline, with consideration given to equivalent professional experience (typically 3–6+ years)
  • 3+ years of manufacturing experience with structural assembly or manufacturing — Riveted or welded structures, machined metals, or composites and bonded structures
  • Strong understanding of structural static loads analysis, mechanical properties of materials and processes used to assemble riveted and bolted structures
  • Hands-on experience assembling and fabricating structural assemblies, such as welding, adhesive bonding, or riveting
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T callouts, and structural assembly models
  • Experience writing and maintaining manufacturing process documentation and work instructions

Nice to have

  • M.S. degree in Mechanical engineering specialized in Materials Science, Structural Analysis, or related discipline, with consideration given to equivalent professional experience
  • Experience manufacturing primary flight structures for launch vehicles, satellites, or reentry systems
  • Familiarity and strong understanding of dynamic and vibrational loads analysis
  • Background in transitioning structural assemblies from R&D/prototype to rate production, including tooling qualification
  • Knowledge of and familiarity with the manufacture of aerospace structural materials like aluminum alloys, titanium, and steel in a manufacturing context

What you get

  • Flexible PTO policy + 12 paid holidays
  • 100% company-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans for employees and dependents with FSA and employer-matched HSA options
  • Voluntary accident, hospital, critical illness, and pet insurance
  • $120/month wellness reimbursement for gym and fitness expenses
  • 12 weeks of parental leave (with supplemental disability leave for CA mothers)
  • Family building, pregnancy, parenting and menopause benefits via Maven Clinic

Worth weighing

  • Role requires hands-on experience, which may not suit candidates looking for purely design-focused positions.
  • The position is on-site in El Segundo, CA, which may limit remote work flexibility.
  • The job involves physical demands such as lifting and standing for extended periods, which may not be suitable for all candidates.

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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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