Propulsion Engineer I - Hardware and Bus Systems
Core
Hands-on technical owner of the propulsion subsystem and hardware for Varda's fleet of spacecraft, including system architecture, component sizing, mechanical design, and test operations.
Role type
Junior IC propulsion engineer (hardware and bus systems)
Builds
Varda spacecraft propulsion subsystems and flight hardware
Domain
Aerospace / Space Propulsion
Required skills
Propulsion system design, fluid systems design, CAD tools, P&ID reading, structural analysis, Python scripting, engineering documentation, test execution
Preferred skills
Satellite bus-level propulsion architectures, 1D fluid modeling, high-pressure fluid systems, GD&T, in-flight operational experience
Technologies
NX, SolidWorks, CATIA, ANSYS, NASTRAN, Python, MATLAB, GFSSP, REFPROP
Responsibilities
Design, analyze, and test satellite bus propulsion flight hardware; execute detailed mechanical design of propulsion components; generate propulsion performance analysis products; build automation scripts for data review; support in-flight propulsion operations; author design documentation and procedures.
Seniority
Junior, hands-on IC
