Varda Space Industries · 9 hours ago
Spacecraft Technician
El Segundo, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$27/hr - $30/hr
1+ years expVarda Space Industries is accelerating the development of commercial space infrastructure, aiming to benefit life on Earth through innovative products manufactured in space. As a Spacecraft Technician, you will be responsible for the entire build process across Varda’s vehicle, improving manufacturing processes and ensuring the quality of work performed.
AerospaceManufacturingProduct Design
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Stage and assemble flight and test equipment according to technical work instructions across a satellites complete build campaign
Work directly with engineers to improve build processes
Hands-on operation on sensitive hardware
Execute electrical and pneumatic leak testing according to test plans
Rig vehicles for lifting operations
Use precision calibrated tools
Operate basic metal machining tools
Assemble and test wire harness assemblies
Complete production floor maintenance and upkeep
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or equivalency certificate
1+ years of experience working hands-on as a technician in aerospace or aviation sectors
Teamwork, communication, and problem solving in a collaborative environment
Basic computer skills
Must be physically able to regularly lift 25 lbs
Must be comfortable bending, stooping, and standing
Hands-on position requires standing for up to 6 hours a day and working directly with hardware on the floor
Preferred
Ability to read and execute work to engineering drawings and schematics
Assembling and testing propulsion systems
Assembling and testing electronic components
Installing rivets, bolts, and HI-LITE fasteners
Testing integrated complex systems such as satellites, planes, or rockets
Experience with forklifts, cranes, and lift rigging
Working in cleanrooms with ESD sensitive components
Knowledge of pressure, temperature, and load measurement devices
Proficient with computers and MS Office
FAA Airframe and PowerPlant license
Benefits
Exciting team of professionals at the top of their field working by your side
Equity in a fully funded space startup with potential for significant growth (interns excluded)
401(k) matching (interns excluded)
Unlimited PTO (interns excluded)
Health insurance, including Vision and Dental
Lunch and snacks provided on site every day. Dinners provided twice a week.
Maternity / Paternity leave (interns excluded)
Company
Varda Space Industries
Low Earth orbit is open for business.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$328.02MKey Investors
Alumni VenturesCaffeinated CapitalKhosla Ventures
2025-07-10Series C· $187M
2024-12-19Series C
2024-04-05Series B· $90M
Leadership Team
Will Bruey
Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
Business Insider
2025-12-25
2025-12-17
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