Propulsion Manufacturing Engineer — Scale Space Vehicle Builds

Telemetry Today LLC; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 179,000; Full time

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Job summary

Varda Space Industries, Inc. in El Segundo, CA, is seeking a Senior Propulsion Manufacturing Engineer to scale production from prototype to cadence builds.

You will own end-to-end propulsion system manufacturing, including valve assembly, tube fabrication, pressure vessel integration, and engine integration, and drive continuous improvement. This on-site role requires 3–6+ years in propulsion/manufacturing, strong problem-solving, and hands-on experience with high-pressure fluid systems.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical/Manufacturing or related field.
• 3+ years manufacturing experience with propulsion or high-pressure hardware.
• Hands-on experience with tube fabrication and high-pressure fluid systems.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end propulsion system manufacturing processes.
• Develop work instructions, process travelers, and specs for high-pressure systems.
• Provide technical direction to improve propulsion build processes and cadence.
• Lead RCCA for propulsion non-conformances and leaks.
• Define tooling and test equipment for tube shop ops and tests.
• Collaborate with design and supply chain to prevent delays.

Skills

Propulsion systems

Fluid systems

Engineering drawings

Root cause analysis

Problem solving

Education

BS in Mechanical/Manufacturing

3–6+ years experience

Tools

Tube fabrication

P&IDs

3D models

Job description

Varda Space Industries, Inc. in El Segundo, CA, is seeking a Senior Propulsion Manufacturing Engineer to scale production from prototype to cadence builds.

You will own end-to-end propulsion system manufacturing, including valve assembly, tube fabrication, pressure vessel integration, and engine integration, and drive continuous improvement. This on-site role requires 3–6+ years in propulsion/manufacturing, strong problem-solving, and hands-on experience with high-pressure fluid systems.