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Varda Space Industries

Supply Chain Engineer - Avionics/Electro-Mechanical

Varda Space Industries · El Segundo, California, United States

Posted about 3 months ago · $119,000-139,000

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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 Supply Chain Engineer focused on Avionics/Electro-Mechanical at Varda, you will ensure the integration of engineering and manufacturing capabilities with suppliers. Your role involves evaluating supplier processes, collaborating with engineering teams on new products, and driving improvements in supplier quality. You'll also be responsible for defining quality requirements and resolving any supplier quality issues that arise.

Our read on this posting3.8out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
5/5

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What you need

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related degree (electrical, mechanical, aerospace, etc.)
  • 3-6+ years of experience in supplier quality engineering, preferably in aerospace, automotive, or high-performance engineering industries
  • Demonstrated fluency with avionics hardware experience at the box, harness, or board level
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with a keen attention to detail
  • Knowledge of quality tools such as FMEA, DMAIC, 8D, etc.
  • Understanding of engineering models and drawings

Nice to have

  • Expert level knowledge in one or more commodities within the team's scope (PCB/PCBA manufacturing, mechanical machining, propulsion systems, etc.)
  • Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills, and enthusiasm for Varda’s spirit of innovation
  • Proven ability to evaluate supplier capabilities, conduct audits, and drive continuous improvement of supplier quality control processes
  • Proficiency in quality management systems such as AS9100 or ISO 9001
  • Familiarity with space system components and materials, including electrical and electronic components, mechanical and their associated quality requirements

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
  • Family building, pregnancy, parenting and menopause benefits via Maven Clinic

Worth weighing

  • Full-time onsite role in El Segundo, CA
  • No remote work mentioned
  • Travel requirement of 25-50% may be a consideration for work-life balance

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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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