Senior Propulsion Engineer Components, On-site

Varda Space; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Varda Space in El Segundo, CA, is hiring a Senior Propulsion Engineer- Components to own and advance the fluid propulsion hardware across development, qualification, and flight. You will work with cross‑functional teams to design, qualify, and produce valve, regulator, and related components, interfacing with suppliers and internal engineers.

The role requires hands‑on design and testing, significant collaboration, and a willingness to travel to suppliers and test sites.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 3+ years hands-on experience designing, qualifying, or owning fluid components for spacecraft or high‑pressure hardware.
• Strong understanding of sealing, force balance, spring sizing, and wear; CAD and GD&T proficiency.
• Experience with testing and qualification campaigns (ATP/QTP) and supplier interaction.

Responsibilities

• Serve as responsible engineer for propulsion components from requirements to flight.
• Design Varda-owned propulsion components; produce CAD drawings with GD&T and tolerance analysis.
• Source and qualify purchased components; lead technical reviews with suppliers.
• Execute ATP/QTP campaigns and analyze data to inform system requirements.
• Support build, integration, test, and flight operations; investigate nonconformances.
• Participate in design reviews, FMEAs, hazard analyses, and range safety activities.
• Mentor engineers and help establish propulsion component design and test standards.

Skills

Fluid components design

CAD & GD&T

Supplier interface

Test & qualification campaigns

Travel to suppliers

Education

BS in Aerospace/Mechanical Eng

Equivalent professional experience

Tools

CAD software

PLM software

Test equipment operation

Job description

Varda Space in El Segundo, CA, is hiring a Senior Propulsion Engineer- Components to own and advance the fluid propulsion hardware across development, qualification, and flight. You will work with cross‑functional teams to design, qualify, and produce valve, regulator, and related components, interfacing with suppliers and internal engineers.

The role requires hands‑on design and testing, significant collaboration, and a willingness to travel to suppliers and test sites.