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Mission Assurance Engineer

Varda Space Industries

Varda Space Industries

Software Engineering, (Engineering)
El Segundo, CA, USA
Posted on Saturday, September 24, 2022
<div class="content-intro"> <h2><span data-contrast="none">About Varda</span></h2> <p>There 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.</p> <p>Here, you’ll 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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Join Varda to help leverage space for business.</p> </div><h2> <span data-ccp-props='{"201341983":0,"335559685":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}'>About This Role</span> </h2> <p style="line-height:1.5;"> <span data-contrast="auto">The Mission Assurance Engineer will partner with Varda’s design engineering and manufacturing teams through our 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 what you learn from past and present tests and failures to optimize our products for the future of in-space manufacturing. </span> <span data-ccp-props='{"201341983":0,"335559685":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}'></span> </p> <p> <span data-ccp-props='{"201341983":0,"335559685":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}'></span> </p> <h2>Responsibilities</h2> <ul> <li style="line-height:1.5;"> <span data-contrast="none">Drive improvements to vehicle design and help overcome design challenges while being closely integrated with hardware teams</span><span data-ccp-props='{"134233279":false,"201341983":2,"335559737":360,"335559739":135,"335559740":300}'></span> </li> <li style="line-height:1.5;"> <span data-contrast="none">Develop design criteria, requirements, and verification approaches for new and existing systems</span><span data-ccp-props='{"134233279":false,"201341983":2,"335559737":360,"335559739":135,"335559740":300}'></span> </li> <li style="line-height:1.5;"> <span data-contrast="none">Provide critical peer review of hardware during design reviews and acceptance and qualification test campaigns</span><span data-ccp-props='{"201341983":0,"335559737":360,"335559738":240,"335559739":160,"335559740":276}'></span> </li> <li style="line-height:1.5;"> <span data-contrast="auto">Develop, implement, and validate lean test and inspection processes for new and existing products and processes, ensuring that criteria are objective and that quality goals are consistently met</span><span data-ccp-props='{"201341983":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":160,"335559740":276}'></span> </li> <li style="line-height:1.5;"><span data-contrast="none">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</span></li> <li style="line-height:1.5;"><span data-contrast="none">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</span></li> <li style="line-height:1.5;"><span data-contrast="none">Responsible for vehicle level risk management and execution of program risk posture, execution, and identifying mitigation strategies</span></li> <li style="line-height:1.5;"> <span data-contrast="auto">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</span><span data-ccp-props='{"201341983":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":160,"335559740":276}'></span> </li> <li style="line-height:1.5;"> <span data-contrast="none">Be the subject matter expert to drive equipment-related process improvement including detailed troubleshooting and root cause analysis </span><span data-ccp-props='{"201341983":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":0,"335559740":276}'></span> </li> <li style="line-height:1.5;"> <span data-contrast="auto">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</span><span data-ccp-props='{"201341983":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":160,"335559740":276}'></span> </li> <li style="line-height:1.5;"> <span data-contrast="auto">Contain suspect or known non-conforming products, providing guidance to quality inspectors, technicians, shop supervisors, and engineers to assist in quarantining and rework activities</span><span data-ccp-props='{"201341983":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":160,"335559740":276}'></span> </li> </ul> <p> <span data-ccp-props='{"201341983":0,"335559685":720,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}'></span> </p> <h2> <strong>Basic Qualifications</strong> </h2> <ul> <li style="line-height:1.5;"><span data-contrast="auto">2-5 years experience in a manufacturing, quality, design, or similar engineering role</span></li> <li style="line-height:1.5;"><span data-contrast="auto">Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical, manufacturing, mechanical, or material sciences engineering</span></li> <li style="line-height:1.5;"><span data-contrast="none">Experience with integration of interdisciplinary systems in the Aerospace industry</span></li> <li style="line-height:1.5;"><span data-contrast="none">Strong computer skills with demonstrated ability in a programming language</span></li> <li style="line-height:1.5;"><span data-contrast="none">Structured problems solving methodologies (DMAIC, 8D, etc.)</span></li> </ul> <p> <span data-ccp-props='{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}'></span> </p> <h2> <strong>Preferred</strong> <strong> <span data-contrast="auto"> Skills and Experience</span> </strong> </h2> <ul> <li style="line-height:1.5;"><span data-contrast="auto">Master’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, materials engineering, or electrical engineering</span></li> <li style="line-height:1.5;"><span data-contrast="auto">Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills, and enthusiasm for Varda’s spirit of innovation anddrive for improving reliability in cutting-edge technology</span></li> <li style="line-height:1.5;"><span data-contrast="auto">Full project lifecycle ownership experience (cradle to grave)</span></li> <li style="line-height:1.5;"><span data-contrast="auto">Demonstrated application of process controls in high volume manufacturing, test, and quality environment</span></li> <li style="line-height:1.5;"><span data-contrast="auto">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</span></li> <li style="line-height:1.5;"><span data-contrast="auto">Dedicated to adopting a lean approach to quality without compromising safety or reliability</span></li> <li style="line-height:1.5;"> <span data-contrast="auto">Experience developing or supporting any of the following:</span> <ul> <li style="line-height:1.5;"><span data-contrast="auto">Certification or licensing process for spacecraft or launch vehicles for flight (FAA, Range Safety, etc.)</span></li> <li style="line-height:1.5;"><span data-contrast="auto">Complex mechanical/structural assemblies</span></li> <li style="line-height:1.5;"><span data-contrast="auto">Advanced composites systems</span></li> <li style="line-height:1.5;"><span data-contrast="auto">Fluid component/valve assembly</span></li> <li style="line-height:1.5;"><span data-contrast="auto">Pre-impregnated lamination/curing composites</span></li> <li style="line-height:1.5;"><span data-contrast="auto">CNC machining, forming, bending</span></li> <li style="line-height:1.5;"><span data-contrast="auto">Bonding, drilling, fastening and other assembly manufacturing processes</span></li> <li style="line-height:1.5;"><span data-contrast="auto">Avionics integration and testing</span></li> <li style="line-height:1.5;"><span data-contrast="auto">Fluid system pressure testing</span></li> <li style="line-height:1.5;"><span data-contrast="auto">Welding (Electron Beam (EB), TIG)</span></li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p> <span data-ccp-props='{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}'></span> </p><div class="content-conclusion"> <div> <h2>ITAR Requirements</h2> </div> <ul> <li>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<a href="https://www.pmddtc.state.gov/?id=ddtc_kb_article_page&amp;sys_id=24d528fddbfc930044f9ff621f961987">here</a>. </li> </ul> <h2><strong>Benefits</strong></h2> <div> <ul> <li>Exciting team of professionals at the top of their field to working by your side</li> <li>Working in El Segundo, CA - an awesome Southern California beach city with quick access to entertainment and outdoor activities</li> <li>Equity in a fully funded space startup that is about to go through massive growth</li> <li>Company parties and generally a fun atmosphere</li> <li>401(k)</li> <li>Unlimited PTO</li> <li>Health insurance</li> <li>Lunch and snacks provided on site. Dinners twice a week for those working late.</li> <li>Maternity / Paternity leave</li> </ul> <p></p> <p>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.</p> </div> </div>
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