Varda Space Industries

Space

ApplicationsEngineerEngineering

$110–130k El Segundo, California, United States FULL TIME
The Brief

“Applications Engineer - Engineering at Varda Space Industries. Skills: Engineering applications, SQL, Python, BI platforms. Own engineering systems stack. Map and re-engineer engineering workflows”

What You'll Achieve.

Cycle time reduction; Cost reduction; Improved decision making; Risk reduction; Configuration control; Key operational efficiency; Quantifiable outcomes (hours saved, error reduction, user adoption)

Industry & Context.

Space
Problems you'll solve

Eliminate manual handoffs; Improve data capture; Reduce cycle time; Reduce cost; Improve decision making; Reduce risk

Eligibility Requirements

Must be a U.S. person (U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident, or protected individual)

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical field, 3+ years of experience supporting or managing enterprise engineering applications (PLM, CAD/PDM, MBSE, or engineering change management tools), Proficiency in SQL, Proficiency in at least one scripting/programming language (Python, JavaScript, or similar), Demonstrated experience building reports and dashboards in a BI platform (Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent), Comfortable gathering requirements directly from end users and iterating prototypes to production, Written and verbal communication skills with the ability to produce system design documentation, SOPs, and training materials for non-technical engineering stakeholders

Nice to Have

Direct experience administering PLM platforms (Teamcenter, Windchill, Arena) or CAD data management systems (SolidWorks PDM, Vault), Familiarity with engineering data domains (BOM structures, CAD metadata, change order workflows) and aerospace engineering data standards, Experience with MBSE toolchains (CAMEO, Capella) and engineering change management workflows, Experience with AS9100 and/or CMMC compliance documentation and audit support, Hands-on experience with ETL tools (Alteryx, dbt, SSIS, or Informatica), Hands-on experience with cloud data platforms (Snowflake, Databricks, AWS Redshift), Track record of building workflow automation or custom tooling with quantifiable outcomes such as hours saved, error reduction, or user adoption metrics, Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) certification, Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, Lean Six Sigma certification

What You'll Do.

Own engineering systems stack

Map and re-engineer engineering workflows

Build internal applications and ETL pipelines

Design analytics dashboards and reports

and deploy AI-powered tools

Support AS9100 and CMMC compliance documentation

Lead training and enablement

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work cross-functionally with multiple engineering teams; Partner with IT/Infosec on access and audit readiness

Communication Scope

Written communication skills; Verbal communication skills

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