Applications Engineer, Supply Chain

About Varda

Low Earth orbit is open for business. Varda is accelerating the development of commercial space infrastructure, from in‑orbit pharmaceutical processing to reliable and economical reentry capsules. From life‑saving pharmaceuticals to more powerful fiber optics, there is a world of products used on Earth today that can only be manufactured in space. Varda is accelerating innovation in the orbital economy by creating both the products and infrastructure needed so space can directly benefit life on Earth.

Our mission is to expand the economic bounds of humankind. Our team is uniquely suited to accomplishing this goal, with leadership and staff comprised of veterans from Space

X, Blue Origin, major pharmaceutical companies and Silicon Valley. Varda was founded in January 2021 by Will Bruey and Delian Asparouhov with significant backing from world‑class investors including Khosla Ventures, Lux Capital, Founders Fund, Caffeinated Capital, General Catalyst, and Also Capital. Varda is headquartered in El Segundo, California, where we have offices and a production facility where our vehicles, equipment, and materials are built, integrated, and tested.

Varda also has offices in Washington, DC and Huntsville, AL. Join Varda, and work to create a bustling in‑space ecosystem.

As part of the Supply Chain Team, we are seeking a technically adept Application Engineer with a strong background in manufacturing and supply chain systems. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience with enterprise resource planning and execution systems, coupled with advanced skills in data manipulation, automation, and system integration. This role will drive the optimization of our manufacturing and supply chain applications, enhancing production efficiency and data‑driven decision‑making.

This is a full‑time, exempt position located in our El Segundo headquarters.

• Implement, configure, and support advanced manufacturing and supply chain applications, tailoring solutions to meet complex operational requirements.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to enhance production processes and inventory management through data‑driven insights and automation.
• Develop and maintain robust reporting and analytics solutions, utilizing advanced data visualization tools to provide actionable insights.
• Enhance internal processes by integrating applications with cloud platforms and leveraging automation scripts to streamline workflows.
• Design and implement data pipelines and integrations, ensuring seamless communication between systems and real‑time data availability.
• Participate in system upgrades, data migrations, and integration projects, ensuring minimal disruption and enhanced functionality.
• Stay current with technological advancements in cloud computing, data analytics, data security, and system integration, applying best practices to drive innovation.

• 3+ years of experience configuring and customizing ERP / MRP / MES platforms.
• Experience in a high‑tech manufacturing environment (aerospace/defense industry preferred).
• Strong programming and data analytics fundamentals.
• Strong project management skills.
• BA/BS Degree in Computer Science, Data Analytics, Business, Supply Chain, Engineering or related fields.

• Experience with Microsoft products (Teams, Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket) and their APIs.
• Experience with Python, SQL, Power
  
  BI, Smartsheet or Tableau.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Familiarity with workflow automation tools (e.g., Jira Automation).
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and Dev Ops practices.

• Salary Range: $110,000 – $130,000.
• Leveling and base salary is determined by job‑related skills, education level, experience level, and job performance.
• This role is on‑site in El Segundo, CA.

• Varda, like all employers, must ensure that its employees working in the United States are lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. Additionally, our employees are exposed to and have access to certain export‑controlled items. At present, some of our technology to which employees have access requires a license to be exported to…