Propulsion Manufacturing Engineer II — On-Site in El Segundo + Stock Options

Telemetry Today LLC; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Job summary

Varda Space Industries in El Segundo, CA, seeks a Manufacturing Engineer II (Propulsion) to scale propulsion manufacturing from bespoke builds to concurrent, reliable production. You will own processes, define work instructions, and work with design and supply chain to keep schedules on track.

The role focuses on valve assembly, tube fabrication, pressure vessel integration, and engine integration, with emphasis on cleanliness and rigorous testing. On-site with stock options possible.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or a related discipline; 1–3+ years preferred.
• 3+ years of manufacturing experience with propulsion systems, fluid systems, or high-pressure hardware in aerospace.
• Hands-on tube fabrication, bending, fitting, and high-pressure fluid system assembly.
• Familiarity with propulsion cleanliness requirements and contamination control procedures.
• Experience reading engineering drawings, P&IDs, and assembly models for fluid systems.
• Strong problem-solving to diagnose propulsion build defects and drive corrective action.
• Physical ability to lift 25 lbs and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end propulsion system manufacturing processes.
• Develop and maintain work instructions and process docs for high-pressure fluid systems.
• Provide technical direction to improve propulsion build processes and drive cadence increases.
• Enforce propulsion-specific cleanliness protocols and contamination control.
• Lead RCCA for propulsion non-conformances (leaks, contamination, defects).
• Define tooling and test equipment requirements for tube shop operations and testing.
• Collaborate with design engineers and supply chain to prevent schedule delays.
• Refine propulsion work cell layouts to support higher cadence and concurrent builds.

Skills

First principles problem-solving

Propulsion system assembly

Tube fabrication / bending

Reading drawings / P&IDs

Quality corrective actions

Education

B.S. in Mechanical / Manufacturing or related

M.S. in Mechanical Eng (Fluid Mechanics, etc)

Tools

Tube fabrication equipment

Propulsion test equipment

Cleanliness verification tools

Job description

Varda Space Industries in El Segundo, CA, seeks a Manufacturing Engineer II (Propulsion) to scale propulsion manufacturing from bespoke builds to concurrent, reliable production. You will own processes, define work instructions, and work with design and supply chain to keep schedules on track.

The role focuses on valve assembly, tube fabrication, pressure vessel integration, and engine integration, with emphasis on cleanliness and rigorous testing. On-site with stock options possible.