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Senior Manufacturing Engineer (Thermal Protection Systems)

Varda Space IndustriesEl Segundo, CA

$140,333 - $202,703/yr

Posted Oct 22, 2026

What you’d do

Manage manufacturing processes for ablative and insulative materials protecting reentry capsules during reentry. Develop and maintain heatshield production processes ensuring survival of reentry conditions. Found on the employer's careers page on Oct 22, 2026. Apply through the link.

You’ll need

  • B.S. in Materials Science, Mechanical, Aerospace, Chemical, or Manufacturing Engineering or related
  • 3+ years manufacturing experience with thermal protection systems or composite materials
  • Experience in aerospace or defense manufacturing
  • Expertise in ablative material processing, bonding, tiling, surface preparation

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