Senior Propulsion Development Engineer (Bus Systems Lead) at Varda Space Industries

About VardaLow 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 (coming soon).Join Varda and work to create a bustling in-space ecosystem.About This RoleVarda is looking for a Sr Propulsion Development Engineer to be a technical lead for Varda Bus Propulsion Systems. This person will be responsible for ensuring technical success for the propulsion system across vehicles in various states of build acceptance testing integration and flight operation. The Bus Systems Lead will drive towards solutions which meet program goals of cadence and reliability while meeting vehicle top line requirements. Additionally this individual would be responsible for architecture definition for the next generation of Varda spacecraft. We are looking to optimize our propulsion system for our current and future generation vehicles. Ready to grow with usResponsibilitiesMaintain Varda Bus Propulsion System technical baselineIdentify and execute on propulsion system block upgradesOwn propulsion systems operations for ongoing missionsSize architect design and test Varda Bus propulsion hardware and componentsDevelop project plans including determining development roadmaps and milestones and required alignment of other engineering teamsDefine requirements and top level propulsion architecture for future Varda vehiclesBasic QualificationsBachelors degree or higher in an applicable technical field8 years in Propulsion Systems developmentIn-space propulsion experience preferred but not requiredStrong technical breadth and depth in the following areasPropulsion system architecting and designCommon propulsion components such as thrusters tanks solenoid valves regulators etcFluid system analysisTest and evaluation approaches for flight hardwarePropulsion system flight operationsFamiliarity with typical propulsion materials and manufacturing techniquesWillingness and ability to take ownership of problems and drive projects to completionAbility to adapt and thrive in a dynamic highly technical environmentPreferred Skills and Experience Experience with fluid systems simulation packages such as GFSSP SINDA/FLUINT ROCETS or similarFamiliarity with test requirement specifications such as SMC-S-016 SMC-S-025 or similarPay RangeSalary Range: $155000.00 - $175000.00/per yearThis role ison-sitein El Segundo CALeveling and base salary is determined by job-related skills education level experience level and job performanceYou will be eligible for incentives in the form of stock options and/or long-term cash awardsITAR RequirementsVarda like all employers must ensure that its employees working in the United States are lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. Additionally our employees are exposed to and have access to certain export-controlled items. At present some of our technology to which employees have access requires a license to be exported to individuals other than U.S. Persons as defined in U.S. export regulations. Because our employees are provided access to export-controlled items our current policy is to only hire U.S. persons who are permitted to have access to our technology without an export license.US person means: U.S. citizen U.S. lawful permanent resident or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) (i.e. individual admitted to the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum in the U.S.)Learn more about the ITAR here. BenefitsExciting team of professionals at the top of their field working by your sideEquity in a fully funded space startup with potential for significant growth (interns excluded)401(k) matching (interns excluded)Unlimited PTO (interns excluded)Health insurance including Vision and DentalLunch and snacks provided on site every day. Dinners provided twice a week.Maternity / Paternity leave (interns excluded)Varda Space Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Candidates and employees are always evaluated based on merit qualifications and performance. We will never discriminate on the basis of race color gender national origin ethnicity veteran status disability status age sexual orientation gender identity martial status mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.E-Verify StatementVarda Space Industries Inc. participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program. The E-Verify program is an Internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Learn more about theE-Verifyprogram.E-Verify Notice Right To Work NoticeRead more Read moreRequired Experience:Senior IC Key Skills Feed,Apache Commons,Maintenance,Business Support,Clinical Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 155000 - 175000