Supply Chain Engineer AvionicsElectro-Mechanical

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.Vardas 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.

As a Supply Chain Engineer - Avionics/Electro-Mechanical focusedyoullbe instrumental in ensuring the seamless integration of engineering and manufacturing capabilities with our supplier network.Youllcollaborate 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.Youllbe responsible forassessing manufacturing capabilities interpreting engineering drawings and driving improvements that support our mission as we continue to innovate and expand.

This is a full-time onsite role based in our El Segundo headquarters.

• Own supplier quality create framework for Vardas supplier quality programs
• Supplier-facing work specifically on avionics commodities: PCBAs wire harnesses connectors avionics boxes including full avionics assembly
• Collaborate with engineering teams on new product introduction and R&D projects providing Designed for Manufacturability (DFM) input and supplier selection throughout the development lifecycle
• Work closely with the supply chain team to evaluate potential suppliers conduct supplier audits and assess their capabilities and quality control processes
• Define and implement robust quality requirements for suppliers including specifications inspection and acceptance criteria in collaboration with engineering and operations teams
• Build relationships with suppliers to drive continuous improvement of quality control processes
• Investigate and resolve supplier quality issues through root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Participate in design reviews risk assessments and qualification activities to ensure supplier quality considerations are addressed during the product development lifecycle
• Stay updated with industry trends standards and regulations related to supplier quality and manufacturing in the aerospace sector

• Bachelors degree in engineering or a related degree (electrical mechanical aerospace etc.)
• 3-6 years of experience in supplier quality engineering preferably in the 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
• Ability to travel 25-50% of the time

• Expert level knowledge in one or more commodities within the teams scope (*PCB/PCBA manufacturingmechanical machining propulsion systems etc)
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills and enthusiasm for Vardas spirit of innovation and drive for improving reliability in cutting-edge technology
• 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 and familiarity with other relevant quality standards and regulations
• Familiarity with space system components and materials including *electrical *electronic components mechanical and their associated quality requirements
• Thorough understanding of GD&T (ANSI Y14.5-2009 or 2018) forchassis/enclosure and harness routing in this domain
• IPC-A-610 or IPC-J-STD familiarity

• Base Salary Range:
  • Eng II: $00
  • Senior: $00
  • Principal: $00
• Leveling and base salary is determined by job-related skills education level experience level and job performance
• You will be eligible for incentives in the form of stock options and/or long-term cash awards
• This role ison-sitein El Segundo CA

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).