Propulsion Engineer II - Hardware and Bus Systems
Core
Hands-on technical owner of the propulsion subsystem and hardware across Varda's fleet of spacecraft, supporting system architecture, component sizing, and test operations.
Role type
Senior IC propulsion engineer (hardware & bus systems)
Builds
Varda spacecraft propulsion subsystems and flight hardware
Domain
Aerospace, satellite bus propulsion, fluid systems
Required skills
Propulsion system design, fluid system hardware design, CAD tools, PLM software, P&ID reading/authoring, structural analysis (FEA), Python scripting, engineering documentation
Preferred skills
Satellite bus-level propulsion architectures, 1D fluid modeling tools, spacecraft-grade propellants handling, technical drawing review (GD&T), in-flight operational experience
Technologies
CATIA, SolidWorks, NX, ANSYS, NASTRAN, GFSSP, REFPROP
Responsibilities
Design, analyze, and test satellite bus propulsion flight hardware; generate propulsion performance analysis products; execute detailed mechanical design of propulsion hardware; support in-flight propulsion operations; author and review design documentation and procedures; scope and execute propulsion system block upgrades
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
