El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$120k–$153k/yr
About Varda Low Earth orbit is open for business. Varda is accelerating the development of commercial space infrastructure, from in-orbit pharmaceutical processing to reliable and economical reentry capsules. Varda’s W-S…
Skills: Mission assurance, Build reliability, Failure analysis, Root cause analysis, Quality control
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$140k–$179k/yr
About Varda Low Earth orbit is open for business. Varda is accelerating the development of commercial space infrastructure, from in-orbit pharmaceutical processing to reliable and economical reentry capsules. Varda’s W-S…
Skills: Spacecraft operations, Mission operations, Python, JavaScript, HTML
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$120k–$153k/yr
About Varda Low Earth orbit is open for business. Varda is accelerating the development of commercial space infrastructure, from in-orbit pharmaceutical processing to reliable and economical reentry capsules. Varda’s W-S…
Skills: Spacecraft operations, Mission operations, Python, JavaScript, HTML
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$144k–$184k/yr
About Varda Low Earth orbit is open for business. Varda is accelerating the development of commercial space infrastructure, from in-orbit pharmaceutical processing to reliable and economical reentry capsules. Varda’s W-S…
Skills: Python, C++, Telemetry, Ground segment software, CI/CD
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$169k–$216k/yr
About Varda Low Earth orbit is open for business. Varda is accelerating the development of commercial space infrastructure, from in-orbit pharmaceutical processing to reliable and economical reentry capsules. Varda’s W-S…
Skills: Python, C++, Software engineering, Telemetry, Ground segment services
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$169k–$216k/yr
About Varda Low Earth orbit is open for business. Varda is accelerating the development of commercial space infrastructure, from in-orbit pharmaceutical processing to reliable and economical reentry capsules. Varda’s W-S…
Skills: C++, Embedded systems, Real-time operating systems, Linux, Spacecraft software
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$144k–$184k/yr
About Varda Low Earth orbit is open for business. Varda is accelerating the development of commercial space infrastructure, from in-orbit pharmaceutical processing to reliable and economical reentry capsules. Varda’s W-S…
Skills: C++, Embedded software, RTOS, Linux, Spacecraft systems
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$144k–$184k/yr
About Varda Low Earth orbit is open for business. Varda is accelerating the development of commercial space infrastructure, from in-orbit pharmaceutical processing to reliable and economical reentry capsules. Varda’s W-S…
Skills: C++, Embedded software, Firmware development, RTOS, Linux
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$169k–$216k/yr
About Varda Low Earth orbit is open for business. Varda is accelerating the development of commercial space infrastructure, from in-orbit pharmaceutical processing to reliable and economical reentry capsules. Varda’s W-S…
Skills: Embedded software, C++, Firmware development, Real-time operating systems, Linux
El Segundo, California, United States · Hybrid
$100k–$140k/yr
The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development ce…
Skills: Astrodynamics, Mathematical formulation, Software development, Space debris mitigation, Orbital mechanics
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$100k–$140k/yr
The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development ce…
Skills: Spacecraft design, Systems engineering, Concurrent engineering, MATLAB, Python
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$26/hr–$30/hr
The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development ce…
Skills: Aerospace engineering, Mechanical engineering, Computer science, Electrical engineering, Spacecraft design
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$32/hr–$48/hr
The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development ce…
Skills: Aerospace engineering, Spacecraft design, Ground systems design, Systems engineering, Modeling and simulation
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$100k–$140k/yr
The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development ce…
Skills: Remote sensing, Modeling and simulation, Aerospace engineering, Python, C/C++
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$80k–$90k/yr
The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development ce…
Skills: Systems engineering, System-of-systems engineering, Portfolio management, Digital engineering, Model-based system engineering
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$32/hr–$48/hr
The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development ce…
Skills: Modeling and simulation, Astrodynamics, Space operations, Python, C++
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$100k–$140k/yr
The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development ce…
Skills: Astrodynamics, Orbit determination, Algorithm development, Systems engineering, Modeling and simulation
El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$80k–$90k/yr
The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development ce…
Skills: Spacecraft design, Systems engineering, Concurrent engineering, MATLAB, Python
El Segundo, California, United States · Hybrid
$32/hr–$48/hr
The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development ce…
Skills: Aerospace engineering, Physics, Applied mathematics, C, C++
El Segundo, California, United States · Hybrid
$100k–$140k/yr
The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development ce…
Skills: Computer vision, Relative navigation, State estimation, Pose estimation, Image processing
El Segundo, California, United States • On-site
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The Build Reliability Engineer partners with design and manufacturing teams to create test and inspection plans while ensuring production processes yield reliable hardware at scale. They also lead failure investigations and manage vehicle-level regulatory compliance and risk mitigation.
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in an engineering field and have at least 3 years of professional experience in aerospace, design, or quality roles. Hands-on experience with hardware testing, troubleshooting, and applying lean quality principles is required.
Low Earth orbit is open for business. Varda is accelerating the development of commercial space infrastructure, from in-orbit pharmaceutical processing to reliable and economical reentry capsules. Varda’s W-Series vehicles are built, designed, and operated by Varda in-house, including the pharmaceutical processing payloads, the capsules, the C-PICA heat shields, and the satellite buses.
From life-saving pharmaceuticals to more powerful fiber optics, there is a world of products used on Earth today that can only be manufactured in space. Varda is accelerating innovation in the orbital economy by creating both the products and infrastructure needed so space can directly benefit life on Earth. Our mission is to expand the economic bounds of humankind.
Our team is uniquely suited to accomplishing this goal, with leadership and staff comprised of veterans from SpaceX, Blue Origin, major pharmaceutical companies and Silicon Valley. Varda was founded in January 2021 by Will Bruey and Delian Asparouhov with significant backing from world class investors including Khosla Ventures, Lux Capital, Founders Fund, Caffeinated Capital, General Catalyst, and Also Capital.
Varda is headquartered in El Segundo, California, where we have offices and a production facility where our vehicles, equipment, and materials are built, integrated, and tested. Varda also has offices in Washington, DC and Huntsville, AL.
Join Varda, and work to create a bustling in-space ecosystem.
The Build Reliability Engineer II partners closely with the design and manufacturing teams to right-size processes and controls to enable scaling the production of spacecraft hardware. Build Reliability Engineers ensure production processes yield verified, reliable hardware at rate. You will flex beyond Build Reliability to support Quality, Flight Reliability, and Mission Assurance. The ideal candidate is a responsible, collaborative, process-oriented engineer with hands-on hardware design/test/manufacturing/troubleshooting experience.
Varda offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support health, financial well‑being, and a high‑quality workplace experience. Below is an overview of what full‑time employees receive (at this time, interns receive a subset of benefits):
Health & Wellness
Financial & Retirement
Workplace Experience & Perks
Varda, like all employers, must ensure that its employees working in the United States are lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. Additionally, our employees are exposed to and have access to certain export-controlled items. Because our employees are provided access to export-controlled items, our policy is to only hire “U.S. persons” who are permitted to have access to our technology without an export license.
“US person” means: U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident, or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) (i.e., individual admitted to the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum).
Varda Space Industries, Inc. participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program. The E-Verify program is an Internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Learn more about the E-Verify program.
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Varda Space Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Candidates and employees are always evaluated based on merit, qualifications, and performance. We will never discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, martial status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.
Expanding the economic bounds of humankind.
Varda is building the infrastructure for a thriving orbital economy, from in-orbit pharmaceutical processing to reliable and economical reentry capsules. From new, life-saving pharmaceuticals to more powerful fiber optic cables, there is a world of products used to benefit life on Earth that can only be manufactured in space. Our mission is to expand the economic bounds of humankind.
Offices: 225 S Aviation Blvd, El Segundo, CA 90245, US
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