Mission Assurance Engineer
3 weeks ago
About VardaThere are many products that improve the quality of life on Earth that can only be manufactured in space. Our job at Varda is to make those products and bring them back down. We at Varda are proud to expand the economic bounds of humankind.
Here, youll have the opportunity to work at the intersection of ambition and experience. Our team has deep experience in aerospace and tech. They have honed their crafts in the trenches of major companies.
Your work will be valued and evaluated by proven leaders who have chosen to apply their talents to manufacturing in space.
While our vision is big, the steps to get there are technically reasonable and operationally feasible. Our conops are clear and use cases have been proven out over decades of ISS-based research and development.
Join Varda to help leverage space for business.About This RoleThe Mission Assurance Engineer will partner with Vardas design and manufacturing teams through the entire product development lifecycle to create quality plans for flight hardware while supporting the FAA and range safety licensing processes.
This includes identification of key design characteristics, development testing for manufacturability or reliability, and detailed acceptance or qualification test planning.
You will use your skills to optimize our products for the future of in-space manufacturing.
Responsibilities
Drive improvements to vehicle design and help overcome design challenges while being closely integrated with hardware teams
Develop design criteria, requirements, and verification approaches for new and existing systems
Provide critical peer review of hardware during design reviews and acceptance and qualification test campaigns
Develop, implement, and validate test and inspection processes for new and existing products and processes
Develop and improve program by use of subsystem criticality, failure modes and effects analysis, requirements compliance matrix tools to identify failure modes and the mitigations to ensure adequate coverage, change management, and optimize effects on production
Responsible for vehicle level deliverables for regulatory bodies including, but no limited to, requirements compliance, functional or flight hazard analyses, and verification evidence for the FAA, FCC, or Air Force Range
Responsible for vehicle level risk management and execution of program risk posture, execution, and identifying mitigation strategies
Investigate failures in production, test, and flight identifying and mitigating the immediate and underlying root causes in order to reduce risk and improve reliability of designs and processes
Be the subject matter expert to drive equipment-related process improvement including detailed troubleshooting and root cause analysis
Conduct regular build quality reviews to ensure that design intent is achieved and well-communicated; identify opportunities for risk reduction and removal of complexity in designs and processes to improve manufacturability, collaborating with integrated product teams to drive improvements and address high-impact and repeating non-conformances
Contain suspect or known non-conforming products, providing guidance to quality inspectors, technicians, shop supervisors, and engineers to assist in quarantining and rework activities
Basic Qualifications
2-5 years experience in a manufacturing, quality, design, or similar engineering role
Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical, manufacturing, mechanical, or material sciences engineering
Experience with integration of interdisciplinary systems in the Aerospace industry
Strong computer skills with demonstrated ability in a programming language
Structured problems solving methodologies (DMAIC, 8D, etc.)
Preferred
Skills and Experience
Masters degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, materials engineering, or electrical engineering
Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills, and enthusiasm for Vardas spirit of innovation and drive for improving reliability in cutting-edge technology
Full project lifecycle ownership experience (cradle to grave)
Demonstrated application of process controls in high volume manufacturing, test, and quality environment
Knowledge of quality tools such as measurement systems analysis, design of experiments, statistical process control, root cause analysis and corrective action, advanced product quality planning (APQP), metrology, process failure mode and effects analysis (PFMEA), control plans, and various problem-solving approaches
Dedicated to adopting a lean approach to quality without compromising safety or reliability
Experience developing or supporting any of the following:
Certification or licensing process for spacecraft or launch vehicles for flight (FAA, Range Safety, etc.)
Complex mechanical/structural assemblies
Advanced composites systems
Fluid component/valve assembly
Pre-impregnated lamination/curing composites
CNC machining, forming, bending
Bonding, drilling, fastening and other assembly manufacturing processes
Avionics integration and testing
Fluid system pressure testing
Welding (Electron Beam (EB), TIG)
ITAR Requirements
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
Benefits
Exciting team of professionals at the top of their field to working by your side
Working in El Segundo, CA - an awesome Southern California beach city with quick access to entertainment and outdoor activities
Equity in a fully funded space startup with potential for significant growth
401(k) matching
Unlimited PTO
Health insurance, including Vision and Dental
Lunch and snacks provided on site every day. Dinners provided twice a week.
Maternity / Paternity leave
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.
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