Senior Propulsion Engineer - Ground Fluids
Core
Technical authority for ground fluid systems, owning the full lifecycle from architecture and design through build, test, and live flight operations for spacecraft propulsion.
Role type
Senior IC propulsion engineer (ground fluids)
Builds
Ground fluid systems, propellant loading campaigns, and test hardware for Varda spacecraft programs
Domain
Aerospace, Space Propulsion, Fluid Systems
Required skills
Propulsion fluid system definition and design, P&ID authoring, CAD tools, PLM software, range safety compliance (91-710), mechanical design, 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 end-to-end architecture, schematics, mechanical design, build, and operations for ground fluid systems; Lead propellant loading campaigns across multiple sites; Define propellant handling processes; Drive the ground fluids roadmap; Author and maintain technical standards and work instructions; Mentor junior and mid-level engineers; Represent ground fluids in cross-functional design reviews and launch site coordination
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC