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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Build Reliability Engineer - **Company:** Varda Space Industries - **Location:** El Segundo, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $140,000.0 - $170,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Data Analysis, Systems Engineering, Code Coverage, Computer Programming, Computer Literacy, Failure Mode Effects Analysis, Hardware Design, Systems Analysis, Apache Maven, M Programming Language, Reliability Engineering, Statistical Process Control (SPC), Information Technology, Front End Software Development, Programming Languages - **Published:** July 31, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/senior-build-reliability-engineer-el-segundo-ca--917c7268-5e84-402f-b669-383a74cb88ab ## About the Role * Minimum 5 years professional experience in aerospace, design, quality, or related engineering role * Bachelor's degree in aerospace, computer science, electrical, manufacturing, mechanical, or material sciences engineering * Demonstrated application of process controls in high volume manufacturing, test, and quality environments. * Strong computer skills with demonstrated ability in a programming language * Experience generating, processing, and/or analyzing data for production insight * Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills, with a drive to innovate and improve reliability in cutting-edge technology Preferred Skills and Experience * Full project lifecycle ownership experience (cradle-to-grave) * Proficiency with 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 * Hands-on knowledge of CNC machining, additive manufacturing, casting, welding, fastening, or other special manufacturing processes * Commitment to lean quality principles without compromising safety or reliability, Acceptance Testing, Additive Manufacturing, Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Aerospace and Defense, Biotech and Pharmaceutical, Buses, CNC (Computerized Numerical Control) Systems, Campaigns, Capsules, Casting, Change Management, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Computer Skills, Corrective Action, Data Analysis, Dental Insurance, Diversity, E Programming Language, Ecosystems, Electricity, Experiment Design, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Fiber Optics, Flexible Spending Accounts, Hardware Design, Hazard Analysis, Homeland Security, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Leading Edge Technology, Manufacturing, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Material Science, Materials Engineering, Maven, Metrology, People Management, Problem Solving Skills, Process Control Engineering, Process Development, Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Programming Languages, Project Lifecycle, Quality Control, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Reliability Engineering, Retail Management, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Root Cause Analysis, Safety/Work Safety, Startup, Statistical Process Control, System Operations, Systems Analysis, Systems Engineering, Team Player, Technical/Engineering Design, Test Plan/Schedule, Testing, United States Citizen, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Vision Plan, Welding, Wheel/Front-End Loader ## Description Varda is seeking a Senior Build Reliability Engineer to partner closely with the design and manufacturing teams to scale the production of spacecraft hardware. Build Reliability Engineers ensure production processes yield verified, reliable hardware at rate. At Varda, you will have the unique opportunity to innovate and establish new processes as we scale manufacturing across multiple vehicle programs. You will flex beyond Build Reliability to support Quality, Flight Reliability, and Mission Assurance. The ideal candidate is a capable, process, and systems oriented engineer., * Partner with design engineering and manufacturing teams to create test, manufacturability, and inspection plans for all vehicle hardware. * Contain suspect or known non-conforming product, providing guidance to quality inspectors, technicians, shop supervisors, and engineers. * Lead failure investigations in production, test, and operation; identifying and mitigating immediate and underlying root causes to reduce risk and improve the reliability of designs and processes. * Provide critical peer review of hardware during design reviews and acceptance and qualification test campaigns. * Perform failure modes and effects analyses, build requirements compliance matrix tools, and ensure adequate test coverage, change management, and manufacturability of flight hardware. * Own vehicle level deliverables for regulatory bodies including requirements compliance, functional or flight hazard analyses, and verification evidence. * Support Mission Assurance's vehicle level risk management and identification / tracking / execution of mitigations., * Fully stocked kitchen with lunch provided daily and dinner provided twice weekly * Company and team-bonding events, happy hours and mission-success celebrations * Complimentary EV charging ITAR Requirements 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). E-Verify Statement 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. 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