Propulsion Engineer II - Ground Fluids
Core
Technical authority for ground fluid systems across all Varda spacecraft programs, owning the full lifecycle from architecture to live flight operations.
Role type
Propulsion Engineer II (Ground Fluids)
Builds
Ground fluid systems for satellite buses, thruster development test stands, and component acceptance test hardware
Domain
Aerospace propulsion, ground test infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
fluid system hardware design, P&ID authoring, CAD tools, PLM software, range safety compliance, operational procedure execution
Preferred skills
hypergolic/cryogenic propellant experience, test/launch site operations, team leadership, engineering standards development
Technologies
CAD tools, PLM software
Responsibilities
Own ground fluid systems end-to-end (architecture, design, fabrication, operations); Lead propellant loading campaigns across multiple facilities; Define and improve propellant handling processes; Drive the ground fluids roadmap; Author and maintain technical standards and work instructions; Mentor junior engineers; Represent ground fluids in cross-functional reviews; Serve as final technical escalation point for complex fluid problems
Seniority
Mid-level IC with technical ownership