# Propulsion Engineer I - Hardware and Bus Systems at Varda

- Company: Varda
- What the company does: Expanding the economic bounds of humankind with the world's first orbital manufacturing & reentry platform. Backed by General Catalyst, Khosla and Founders Fund.
- Company website: https://varda.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: El Segundo, California, United States
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $109K to $139K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-10-20
- Apply by: 2026-12-04
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/vardaspace/jobs/8039672003?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/varda-propulsion-engineer-i-hardware-and-bus-systems/

## About the role

As a Propulsion Engineer I, you will be a hands-on technical owner of the propulsion subsystem and propulsion hardware across Varda's fleet of spacecraft. You will help own and maintain the system architecture, generate analysis products, perform component sizing, propulsion software tool development, data review, detailed mechanical design, subsystem test, operations, and more for vehicles both on the ground and in orbit. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- BS. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related discipline, equivalent professional experience considered
- Experience in hands-on propulsion or fluid systems design, build, and/or test for spacecraft or launch vehicles (including internship, coursework, or project experience)
- Working knowledge of flight fluid system hardware: pressurized components, tubing, fittings, seals, valves, and instrumentation
- Ability to read P&IDs, experience authoring P&IDs is a plus
- Proficiency with CAD tools (e.g., NX, SolidWorks, CATIA, or other) and PLM software
- Experience authoring or executing operational procedures for ground test or flight campaigns

Tags: Propulsion

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