Propulsion Components Engineer
Core
Design, build, test, and fly fluid propulsion components (valves, regulators, filters, manifolds) for the W-Series satellite bus and future vehicles using HTP and hydrocarbon bipropellants.
Role type
Senior/Principal Propulsion Components Engineer
Builds
Mission-critical fluid subsystems for in-orbit pharmaceutical processing and reentry capsules
Domain
Aerospace propulsion / Space infrastructure
Required skills
CAD design with GD&T per ASME Y14.5, fluid component design (sealing, force balance, spring sizing), pressure and leak testing, ATP/QTP execution, supplier technical interface, root cause analysis, tolerance analysis
Preferred skills
Clean-sheet design of valves/regulators through qualification and flight, HTP/strong oxidizer experience, FEA of pressure-containing parts, 1D fluid network modeling, supplier management for aerospace COTS, precision manufacturing knowledge (machining, welding, CMM)
Technologies
CAD, PLM, ASME Y14.5, SMC-S-016, AIAA S-080/S-081, AFSPCMAN 91-710
Responsibilities
Serve as responsible engineer for component portfolio from requirements to flight; design Varda-owned components; specify and qualify purchased components; execute acceptance and qualification test campaigns; support vehicle build, integration, and flight operations; represent components in design reviews and hazard analyses; mentor engineers and set design standards
Seniority
Senior (3–6+ years) or Principal (6–10+ years), hands-on IC