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Varda Space Industries is building commercial space infrastructure, including in-orbit pharmaceutical processing, reentry capsules, heat shields, and satellite buses. As Propulsion Engineer II – Hardware & Bus Systems, you will be a hands-on technical owner of the propulsion subsystem and propulsion hardware across Varda's fleet of spacecraft.
You will take ownership of assigned systems and work products within a fast-moving interdisciplinary engineering team. Your responsibilities include:
• Owning and maintaining the propulsion system architecture across Varda's vehicle fleet
• Generating analysis products and performing component sizing calculations
• Developing propulsion software tools and conducting data review
• Performing detailed mechanical design work on propulsion hardware
• Conducting subsystem testing and validation
• Supporting vehicle operations both on the ground and in orbit
• Contributing to the development of current and future vehicles key to Varda's growth
You will work in a hands-on environment, building technical breadth across propulsion systems, thermal management, avionics integration, and structural considerations. The role requires collaboration with an interdisciplinary team of engineers and direct contribution to spacecraft development.
Varda is headquartered in El Segundo, California, with offices and production facilities where vehicles, equipment, and materials are built, integrated, and tested. The company also has offices in Washington, DC and Huntsville, AL. Founded in 2021 by Will Bruey and Delian Asparouhov, Varda is backed by leading investors including Khosla Ventures, Lux Capital, Founders Fund, and General Catalyst. The team includes veterans from SpaceX, Blue Origin, major pharmaceutical companies, and Silicon Valley.
