Production Coordinator

Varda Space Industries•El Segundo, CA

26d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Coordinator supports the planning, coordination, and execution of satellite hardware builds from subassembly manufacturing through final vehicle integration and test. This role serves as a central point of communication for day-to-day build activities, tracks progress and constraints, and helps keep satellite manufacturing and integration work moving safely, efficiently, and on schedule.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Two or more years of experience in aerospace, defense, automotive or another highly dynamic manufacturing environment.
Experience supporting manufacturing, production, assembly, integration, test, or production planning activities.
Strong organizational, communication, and follow-up skills.
Ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced production environment.
Experience using production tracking, scheduling, inventory, ERP, MES, Jira, or similar systems.
Working knowledge of configuration control, traceability, inspections, nonconformances, and production documentation.
Ability to work effectively with a cross-functional team
Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety, quality, and schedule performance.

Nice To Haves

Experience with satellite, spacecraft, launch vehicle, or payload manufacturing and integration.
Ability to read and understand engineering drawings, bills of material, work instructions, specifications, and production schedules.
Familiarity with avionics, electrical harnesses, propulsion systems, mechanical assemblies, structures, thermal systems, or fluid systems.
Knowledge of aerospace workmanship standards and flight-hardware handling requirements.
Experience supporting production readiness reviews, build planning, vehicle integration, or test operations.

Responsibilities

Coordinate work order release and movement of satellite components, payloads, and vehicle assembly.
Maintain production schedules through the coordination of planning and shortage management in the sub-assembly and vehicle build.
Create inventory requests based on production work orders and replacement parts.
Proactively identify and communicate risks and production constraints to the leadership team escalating as required.
Track and expedite hardware through subassembly build, inspection, test, and final integration in support of production schedules
Work with Supply Chain and Inventory teams to identify missing or late hardware.
Provide clear production status updates to leadership and cross-functional teams.
Lead or support daily production meetings, readiness reviews, and schedule updates.
Assist with production planning for multiple vehicles or missions operating at different stages of completion.

Benefits

Flexible PTO policy + 12 paid holidays
100% company-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans for employees and dependents with FSA and employer-matched HSA options
Voluntary accident, hospital, critical illness, and pet insurance
$120/month wellness reimbursement for gym and fitness expenses
12 weeks of parental leave (with supplemental disability leave for CA mothers)
Family building, pregnancy, parenting and menopause benefits via Maven Clinic
Sponsored One Medical memberships for employees and their dependents
Substantial incentive equity in a fully funded space start-up
401(k) retirement plan with 6% employer match (immediately vested)
$20/pay period cell phone reimbursement
Relocation support for new hires, if needed
Fully stocked kitchen with lunch provided daily and dinner provided twice weekly
Company and team-bonding events, happy hours and mission-success celebrations
Complimentary EV charging