Propulsion Engineer - Ground Fluids

1w1 week ago

Varda Space

El Segundo, US · Full-time · $114,000 – $145,000

About this role

Varda is accelerating the development of commercial space infrastructure, from in-orbit pharmaceutical processing to reliable and economical reentry capsules. The Propulsion Engineer takes ownership of ground propulsion fluid systems for Varda spacecraft. Expertise ensures reliability and performance of systems essential to mission success.

Architect, design, build, and operate ground fluid systems supporting spacecraft fueling, testing, and launch preparation. Lead and execute propellant loading operations across multiple Varda sites. Define and own processes for propellant handling, ensuring commodities meet specifications for flight.

Team comprised of veterans from SpaceX, Blue Origin, major pharmaceutical companies and Silicon Valley. Varda headquartered in El Segundo, California, with offices and production facility for vehicles, equipment, and materials. Additional offices in Washington, DC and Huntsville, AL.

Join Varda to create a bustling in-space ecosystem and optimize propulsion for current and future generation space vehicles. Work in a dynamic highly technical environment with world-class investors. Ready to grow with us and expand the economic bounds of humankind.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in a technical field
2+ years in propulsion fluid system definition, design, build, and test for spacecraft or rockets
Understanding of fluid system components such as pressurized hardware, tubing, fittings, seals, valves, instrumentation, etc.
Experience authoring and executing operational procedures for test or flight
Experience authoring and interpreting Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams
Proficient with CAD and product lifecycle management software
Willingness and ability to take ownership of problems and drive projects to completion
Ability to adapt and thrive in a dynamic highly technical environment

Responsibilities

Architect, design, build, and operate ground fluid systems for Varda spacecraft
Lead and execute propellant loading operations across multiple Varda sites
Define and own process for propellant handling and ensuring commodities meet specifications for flight
Author and execute operational procedures for test or flight
Author and interpret Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams
Select and integrate fluid system components such as pressurized hardware, tubing, fittings, seals, valves, instrumentation