In this entry-level role, you will help design, develop, prototype, and qualify automated manufacturing processes that produce launch vehicle hardware. You will build industrial robot-based process-qualification cells, run Design of Experiments on production alloys.
Compensation
Base Pay Range for: WA applicants is $91,852.00 - $128,592.45
Responsibilities
Design, develop, prototype, and qualify automated manufacturing processes (welding, inspection, machining, additive) for launch vehicle structures, propulsion, and integration systems.
Design and execute Design of Experiments on production alloys to characterize capability, define operating windows, and lock in production parameters.
Drive first-article proofs and low-rate initial production runs. Author qualification packages per applicable industry standards (AWS / ASME for welding, ASTM / AMS for NDT).
Build and commission automated cells: weld robots, inspection robots, and robot-tended CNC and laser cells. Design or specify end-effectors, fixturing, and workholding. Program robots and CNC motion. Integrate machine vision and force sensing.
Author requirements documents, process specs, DoE reports, qualification packages, and work instructions.
Lead Foundry Interface Engineer responsible for collaborating with internal design teams and semiconductor foundries to enable chip development, tape out, debug and release for display and mixed signal products.
Responsibilities
Work closely with display product and chip design teams to enable chip development, tape out, debug and release.
Work closely with foundries on silicon process and product issues.
Manage & evaluate foundry deliverables (PDK documentation, LVS, DRM/DRC, Spice models and tech files) and drive improvements with foundry.
Participate in technology development, device engineering for next generation process technologies.
Assess device usage cases to ensure product reliability (safe-operating-area evaluation).
Requirements
Bachelor's degree
Nice to have: MS or PhD
Nice to have: deep knowledge of mixed signal technologies
Nice to have: supporting analog design
Nice to have: experience with significant digital content
The Biospecimen Project Manager will be the centralized point of contact developing and establishing processes to drive biospecimen lifecycle management in support of Translational Sciences and Clinical Trials teams.
Responsibilities
Develop and lead processes that support specimen lifecycle management from sample receipt to analysis and final disposition or long-term storage
Monitor specimens with attention to tracking location, viability, alignment with retention requirements
Evaluate, develop and effectively document and communicate process
Ensure accurate specimen metadata
Communicate study specimen updates to client groups and stakeholders
Requirements
B.A./B.S. in life sciences, medical technology, or related field
Nice to have: Vendor Management (bioanalytical and specialty laboratories)
Lead the technical direction for materials and processes across Varda’s space vehicles, defining standards, qualifications, and control plans for flight hardware.
Compensation
Salary Range: $181,913 - $262,763/per year
Responsibilities
Develop, qualify, and maintain special processes for flight hardware
Develop and control wet chemical processes
Implement corrosion prevention and control practices
Design experiments and characterize materials and processes
Define tooling, fixture, and test equipment requirements
Requirements
Bachelor's in Materials Science, Metallurgical, Chemical, Mechanical, or related engineering discipline
Nice to have: M.S. or Ph.D. in Materials Science or related discipline
Nice to have: AMPP/NACE certification
Nice to have: ablative and thermal protection experience
Nice to have: polymer and composite processing at scale