Manufacturing Engineer II (Propulsion)
Core
Scale manufacturing of propulsion systems for in-orbit pharmaceutical processing and reentry capsules, focusing on high-pressure fluid systems and engine integration.
Role type
Manufacturing Engineer II (Propulsion)
Builds
Propulsion hardware including valves, tubes, pressure vessels, and engines for Varda's W-Series vehicles
Domain
Aerospace propulsion and space infrastructure manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
tube fabrication, tube bending, tube fitting installation, high-pressure fluid system assembly, reading engineering drawings and P&IDs, root cause analysis, contamination control, tooling definition, process improvement
Preferred skills
welding, orbital welding, machining, additive manufacturing, NDE (ultrasonic, dye penetrant, X-ray), hazardous materials handling, transition from development to production
Technologies
tube shop operations, leak check equipment, propulsion acceptance testing fixtures
Responsibilities
Own end-to-end manufacturing processes for propulsion system production, develop and maintain work instructions and process specifications, provide technical direction to improve propulsion build processes, implement cleanliness protocols and contamination control procedures, lead root cause analysis for propulsion non-conformances, define tooling and test equipment requirements, collaborate with design engineers and supply chain to resolve quality issues, refine propulsion work cell layouts
Seniority
Mid-level IC, 3+ years experience