Space Mechanical

Space Mechanical jobs in El Segundo, CA

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Senior Manufacturing Engineer (Thermal Protection Systems) Verified today

Varda Space · El Segundo, CA · MechanicalYou will own the manufacturing processes for ablative and insulative materials protecting Varda's reentry capsules. Develop work instructions, implement surface preparation and cure cycles, collaborate with design engineers on DFM, and lead root cause analysis for TPS non-conformances.$140,333 to $202,703 per yearOn site

Senior Thermal Analysis Engineer Verified today

Varda Space · El Segundo, CA · MechanicalYou will develop and maintain integrated thermal analysis models for Varda's W-Series spacecraft, ensuring vehicles survive all mission phases. Anchor models to test data, conduct thermal vacuum testing, and collaborate across hardware, software, and mission ops teams.$140,333 to $179,314 per yearOn site

Thermal Hardware and Test Engineer II Verified today

Varda Space · El Segundo, CA · MechanicalYou will own thermal hardware development for Varda's W-Series spacecraft, from active and passive thermal control system design through testing and commissioning. Day-to-day work spans CAD design, fabrication, instrumentation, thermal vacuum testing, and troubleshooting across mechanical, electrical, and fluid systems.$119,543 to $152,749 per yearOn site

Manufacturing Engineer II (Thermal Protection Systems) Verified today

Varda Space · El Segundo, CA · MechanicalOwn the manufacturing processes for ablative and insulative thermal protection systems that shield Varda's reentry capsules. You will develop work instructions, implement bonding procedures, define inspection methods, and lead root cause analysis on this critical, high-visibility manufacturing domain.$119,543 to $172,673 per yearOn site