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Receiving Inspection Lead

Varda Space Industries is a venture-backed commercial space company building in-orbit manufacturing and reentry infrastructure. The Receiving Inspection Lead will own incoming materials inspection and receiving operations at the El Segundo production facility, working closely with production, inventory, and finance to ensure accurate receiving, inventory integrity, and continuous process improvements to support growth.

Skills

  • GD&T knowledge and application
  • Experience with metrology tools and portable measuring devices
  • Electronic testing and inspection using portable testers
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings (ASME Y14.5 or equivalent)
  • Proficiency with ERP/inventory management systems
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills

Responsibilities

  • Verify incoming materials against paperwork for correct part numbers, quantities, revisions and check for damage
  • Use standard gauges and metrology tools to inspect feature tolerances and ensure conformance
  • Organize and improve controlled inventory storage systems and material flow
  • Perform detailed in-process inspections using drawings and CAD models to verify design conformance
  • Document and communicate non-conformances and help drive resolution with stakeholders
  • Coordinate non-flight inventory transfers and acknowledge receipt of incoming materials
  • Record receipts in ERP and transfer inspected items to inventory

Education

  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Technical or engineering degree preferred
  • CQI or other quality certifications are a plus

Benefits

  • Equity in a fully funded space startup
  • 401(k) matching
  • Unlimited PTO
  • Health, vision, and dental insurance
  • On-site lunch and snacks daily; dinners provided twice weekly
  • Maternity and paternity leave
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Varda Space Industries is building the world’s first commercial zero-gravity industrial park at scale. Reusable rockets have lowered the cost of access to space and opened up a range of in-space activities. From more powerful fiber optic cables t...

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January 2, 2026
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