Principal Propulsion Components Engineer for Spaceflight

Varda Space; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 182,000 - 232,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Long-term cash awards

Job summary

Varda Space Industries in El Segundo, CA, is seeking a Principal Propulsion Engineer- Components to join a multidisciplinary team designing, qualifying, and flying propulsion fluid hardware for the W-Series satellites. You will own a broad set of valve, regulator, filter, and manifold components, interfacing with suppliers and internal teams to improve reliability and flight cadence.

This on-site role requires 6+ years in space propulsion components, hands-on design and testing, and leadership

Qualifications

• B.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field; equivalent experience considered

Responsibilities

• Serve as responsible engineer for propulsion component portfolio from requirements to flight
• Design Varda-owned propulsion components with CAD, drawings, and tolerances
• Source and qualify purchased components; lead supplier technical engagement
• Execute ATP/QTP campaigns and document results with reports
• Support build, integration, testing, and flight operations; investigate anomalies
• Represent components in design reviews, FMEAs, hazard analyses, and range safety
• Mentor engineers and help set propulsion design and test standards

Skills

Hands-on ownership

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical ownership

Travel to suppliers

Education

B.S. in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD

GD&T per ASME Y14.5

PLM software

ATP/QTP procedures

Test stands & instrumentation

Job description

Varda Space Industries in El Segundo, CA, is seeking a Principal Propulsion Engineer- Components to join a multidisciplinary team designing, qualifying, and flying propulsion fluid hardware for the W-Series satellites. You will own a broad set of valve, regulator, filter, and manifold components, interfacing with suppliers and internal teams to improve reliability and flight cadence.

This on-site role requires 6+ years in space propulsion components, hands-on design and testing, and leadership