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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.\nFrom 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. \nOur 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. \nVarda 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. \nJoin Varda, and work to create a bustling in-space ecosystem.\nAbout This Role\nPosition Summary\nThe Production Coordinator supports the planning, coordination, and execution of satellite hardware builds from subassembly manufacturing through final vehicle integration and test. This role serves as a central point of communication for day-to-day build activities, tracks progress and constraints, and helps keep satellite manufacturing and integration work moving safely, efficiently, and on schedule.\nKey Responsibilities\nCoordinate work order release and movement of satellite components, payloads, and vehicle assembly.\n\nMaintain production schedules through the coordination of planning and shortage management in the sub-assembly and vehicle build.\n\nCreate inventory requests based on production work orders and replacement parts.\n\nProactively identify and communicate risks and production constraints to the leadership team escalating as required.\n\nTrack and expedite hardware through subassembly build, inspection, test, and final integration in support of production schedules\n\nWork with Supply Chain and Inventory teams to identify missing or late hardware.\n\nProvide clear production status updates to leadership and cross-functional teams.\n\nLead or support daily production meetings, readiness reviews, and schedule updates.\n\nAssist with production planning for multiple vehicles or missions operating at different stages of completion.\n\nRequired Qualifications\nHigh school diploma or equivalent.\nTwo or more years of experience in aerospace, defense, automotive or another highly dynamic manufacturing environment.\n\nExperience supporting manufacturing, production, assembly, integration, test, or production planning activities.\nStrong organizational, communication, and follow-up skills.\nAbility to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced production environment.\n\nExperience using production tracking, scheduling, inventory, ERP, MES, Jira, or similar systems.\nWorking knowledge of configuration control, traceability, inspections, nonconformances, and production documentation.\nAbility to work effectively with a cross-functional team\n\nStrong attention to detail and commitment to safety, quality, and schedule performance.\n\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience with satellite, spacecraft, launch vehicle, or payload manufacturing and integration.\n\nAbility to read and understand engineering drawings, bills of material, work instructions, specifications, and production schedules.\n\nFamiliarity with avionics, electrical harnesses, propulsion systems, mechanical assemblies, structures, thermal systems, or fluid systems.\n\nKnowledge of aerospace workmanship standards and flight-hardware handling requirements.\nExperience supporting production readiness reviews, build planning, vehicle integration, or test operations.\nSkills and Competencies\nProduction coordination\nSchedule and priority management\nCross-functional communication\nHardware and material tracking\nRisk and constraint identification\nDocumentation and configuration control\nProblem-solving and escalation\nTeamwork and accountability\nAttention to detail\nAbility to work with limited supervision\nPay Range\n$30 to $40 per hour\nThis role is on-site in El Segundo, CA\nLeveling and pay range is determined by job-related skills, education level, experience level, and job performance\nYou will be eligible for incentives in the form of stock options and/or long-term cash awards\n\nITAR Requirements\nVarda, 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.\n“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).\nE-Verify Statement\nVarda 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.\nE-Verify Notice Right To Work Notice\nRead more Read more\nVarda Space Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. 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