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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\nAs a Supply Chain Engineer - Avionics/Electro-Mechanical focused, you'll be instrumental in ensuring the seamless integration of engineering and manufacturing capabilities with our supplier network. You'll collaborate closely with supply chain, engineering, and production teams to ensure that our suppliers can meet our rigorous standards and deliver components that align with our design specifications. This role will involve both hands-on evaluation of supplier processes and strategic initiatives to enhance supplier performance. You'll be responsible for assessing manufacturing capabilities, interpreting engineering drawings, and driving improvements that support our mission as we continue to innovate and expand. \nThis is a full-time onsite role based in our El Segundo headquarters.\nResponsibilities\nOwn supplier quality - create framework for Varda’s supplier quality programs\nSupplier-facing work specifically on avionics commodities: PCBAs, wire harnesses, connectors, avionics boxes - including full avionics assembly\nCollaborate with engineering teams on new product introduction and R&D projects, providing Designed for Manufacturability (DFM) input and supplier selection throughout the development lifecycle\nWork closely with the supply chain team to evaluate potential suppliers, conduct supplier audits, and assess their capabilities, and quality control processes\nDefine and implement robust quality requirements for suppliers, including specifications, inspection and acceptance criteria, in collaboration with engineering and operations teams\nBuild relationships with suppliers to drive continuous improvement of quality control processes\nInvestigate and resolve supplier quality issues through root cause analysis and corrective actions\nParticipate in design reviews, risk assessments, and qualification activities to ensure supplier quality considerations are addressed during the product development lifecycle\nStay updated with industry trends, standards, and regulations related to supplier quality and manufacturing in the aerospace sector \nBasic Qualifications\nBachelor's degree in engineering or a related degree (electrical, mechanical, aerospace, etc.)\n3-6+ years of experience in supplier quality engineering, preferably in the aerospace, automotive, or high-performance engineering industries\nDemonstrated fluency with avionics hardware experience at the box, harness, or board level\nExcellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with a keen attention to detail\nKnowledge of quality tools such as FMEA, DMAIC, 8D, etc.\nUnderstanding of engineering models and drawings\nAbility to travel 25-50% of the time \nPreferred Qualifications\nExpert level knowledge in one or more commodities within the team's scope (*PCB/PCBA manufacturing, mechanical machining, propulsion systems, etc)\nStrong interpersonal and collaborative skills, and enthusiasm for Varda’s spirit of innovation and drive for improving reliability in cutting-edge technology\nProven ability to evaluate supplier capabilities, conduct audits, and drive continuous improvement of supplier quality control processes\nProficiency in quality management systems such as AS9100 or ISO 9001, and familiarity with other relevant quality standards and regulations\nFamiliarity with space system components and materials, including *electrical, *electronic components, mechanical and their associated quality requirements\nThorough understanding of GD&T (ANSI Y14.5-2009 or 2018) for chassis/enclosure and harness routing in this domain\nIPC-A-610 or IPC-J-STD familiarity\nPay Range\nBase Salary Range: Eng II: $119,000-139,000 \nSenior: $140,000-179,000\n\nLeveling and base salary 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 \nThis role is on-site in El Segundo, CA\nBenefits\nConsider your benefits covered for launch. At Varda, we invest in benefits and perks that support your health, financial well-being, and life beyond work. Benefits vary by position, with packages designed specifically for our regular full-time employees and interns. \nRegular Full-Time Positions: \nHealth & Wellness \nFlexible PTO policy + 12 paid holidays \n100% company-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans for employees and dependents with FSA and employer-matched HSA options \nVoluntary accident, hospital, critical illness, and pet insurance \n$120/month wellness reimbursement for gym and fitness expenses \n12 weeks of parental leave (with supplemental disability leave for CA mothers) \nFamily building, pregnancy, parenting and menopause benefits via Maven Clinic \nSponsored One Medical memberships for employees and their dependents \nFinancial & Retirement \nSubstantial incentive equity in a fully funded space start-up \n401(k) retirement plan with 6% employer match (immediately vested) \n$20/pay period cell phone reimbursement \nRelocation support for new hires, if needed \nWorkplace Experience & Perks \nFully stocked kitchen with lunch provided daily and dinner provided twice weekly \nCompany and team-bonding events, happy hours and mission-success celebrations \nComplimentary EV charging \nBenefits for Internship Positions: \nHealth & Wellness \nPaid observed holidays. \n100% company-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans for employees and dependents with FSA and employer-matched HSA options. \n$120/month wellness reimbursement for gym and fitness expenses. \nSponsored One Medical memberships for employees and their dependents. \nFinancial \n$20/pay period cell phone reimbursement. \nUp to $4,000 gross up in relocation support, if eligible \nUp to $850 commute credit through Lyft or car rental reimbursement, if eligible. \nWorkplace Experience & Perks \nFully stocked kitchen with lunch provided daily and dinner provided twice weekly \nCompany and team-bonding events, happy hours and mission-success celebrations \nComplimentary EV charging \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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