Propulsion Engineer

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 Varda’s process for propellant handling and ensuring that commodities meet specifications for flight

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, and instrumentation
• Experience authoring and executing operational procedures for test or flight
• Experience authoring and interpreting Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID)
• Proficiency with CAD and product lifecycle management software
• Ability to take ownership of problems and drive projects to completion in a dynamic environment

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years in propulsion fluid systems definition, design, build, and test
• Familiarity with 91-710 or equivalent range safety specifications
• Experience with spacecraft propellants
• Direct experience with fluid system manufacturing processes and installation methods
• Strong technical communication skills for authoring work instructions and specifications

Benefits

• Equity in a fully funded space startup
• 401(k) matching
• Unlimited PTO
• Health insurance, including Vision and Dental
• On-site lunch and snacks, with dinners provided twice a week
• Maternity and Paternity leave

About the Company

Varda is accelerating the development of commercial space infrastructure, from in-orbit pharmaceutical processing to reliable and economical reentry capsules. Our mission is to expand the economic bounds of humankind by creating the products and infrastructure needed so space can directly benefit life on Earth.