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Varda Space Industries · 13 hours ago

Senior Design Engineer

El Segundo, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$130K/yr - $170K/yr

5+ years exp

Varda Space Industries is pioneering in-space manufacturing to advance humanity’s presence in space. They are seeking a versatile Senior Design Engineer to lead the creation and management of vehicle hardware designs while optimizing essential CAD system infrastructure.

AerospaceManufacturingProduct Design

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Create and manage 3D models, 2D technical drawings, and large CAD assemblies for spacecraft hardware using Siemens NX, adhering to ASME Y14.5 standards

Ownership of the overall bill of materials (BOM), vehicle configuration, and hardware release process

Design tooling, jigs and fixtures to support in-house build and integration activities

Collaborate directly with part owners on new flight and MGSE hardware design projects

Codify design for manufacturability (DFM) best practices and provide feedback on hardware designs

Collaborate with engineering leads to define, implement and maintain CAD standards, templates, and libraries in Siemens NX to ensure consistency across design teams

Train and mentor CAD users (designers, engineers) on NX and Teamcenter best practices, boosting team productivity

Update existing designs through engineering change notices to support rapid iteration and project goals

Qualification

Siemens NXTeamcenter3D modelingDesign for manufacturabilityASME Y14.5 standardsLarge CAD assembliesCollaboration skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, aerospace, or related engineering field with 5+ years of design experience using Siemens NX and Teamcenter

Advanced proficiency in 3D modeling, design for manufacturability (DFM), and 2D technical drawing creation, adhering to ASME Y14.5 standards

Experience creating and managing large CAD assemblies

Excellent collaboration and communication skills to work across engineering teams

Preferred

Expertise in diverse NX design techniques, including tube routing, harness routing and surface modeling

Experience enhancing CAD environments by developing templates, libraries, or workflows within NX or Teamcenter

Familiarity with collaborating on CAD system customization, such as working with vendors or internal IT to refine workflows or incorporate enhanced functionality

Strong organizational skills to manage multiple design projects and system support tasks in a fast-paced environment

Proficiency with mechanical engineering design, manufacturing and basic analysis practices

Familiarity working with production teams to generate manufacturing bill of materials (mBOM)