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Propulsion Engineer - Ground Fluids

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Varda Space Industries

Varda Space Industries

Compensation

$114,000 - $145,000/year

El Segundo, California, United States
On-site
Posted March 12, 2026

Job Description

About Varda

Low Earth orbit is open for business. Varda is accelerating the development of commercial space infrastructure, from in-orbit pharmaceutical processing to reliable and economical reentry capsules. 

From life-saving pharmaceuticals to more powerful fiber optics, there is a world of products used on Earth today that can only be manufactured in space. Varda is accelerating innovation in the orbital economy by creating both the products and infrastructure needed so space can directly benefit life on Earth. Our mission is to expand the economic bounds of humankind. 

Our team is uniquely suited to accomplishing this goal, with leadership and staff comprised of veterans from SpaceX, Blue Origin, major pharmaceutical companies and Silicon Valley. Varda was founded in January 2021 by Will Bruey and Delian Asparouhov with significant backing from world class investors including Khosla Ventures, Lux Capital, Founders Fund, Caffeinated Capital, General Catalyst, and Also Capital. 

Varda is headquartered in El Segundo, California, where we have offices and a production facility where our vehicles, equipment, and materials are built, integrated, and tested. Varda also has offices in Washington, DC and Huntsville, AL.

Join Varda, and work to create a bustling in-space ecosystem.

 

About This Role

Varda Space Industries is seeking a Propulsion Engineer to be responsible for ground propulsion fluid systems for Varda spacecraft.  This person will take ownership of the architecture, design, and operation of fluid systems that support spacecraft fueling, testing, and launch preparation. Your expertise will ensure the reliability and performance of systems essential to mission success.  We are looking to optimize our propulsion system for our current and future generation space vehicles. Ready to grow with us?

Responsibilities 

  • Architect, design, build, and operate ground fluid systems for Varda Spacecraft
  • Lead and execute propellant loading operations across multiple Varda sites
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