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Space Propulsion
Space Propulsion jobs in El Segundo, CA
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Propulsion Engineer II - Hardware and Bus Systems
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Varda Space · El Segundo, CA · Propulsion
Own the propulsion subsystem and flight hardware for Varda's W-Series spacecraft. You'll design and test components, generate performance analysis, build automation tools, and support in-flight operations across vehicles on the ground and in orbit.
$119,543 to $152,749 per year
On site
Combustion Devices Engineer II
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CesiumAstro · El Segundo, CA · Propulsion
Please Note: To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S.
Senior Propulsion Engineer I
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CesiumAstro · El Segundo, CA · Propulsion
Please Note: To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S.
Senior Valve Design Engineer I
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CesiumAstro · El Segundo, CA · Propulsion
Please Note: To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S.
Turbomachinery Engineer II
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CesiumAstro · El Segundo, CA · Propulsion
Please Note: To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S.
Manufacturing Engineer II (Propulsion)
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Varda Space · El Segundo, CA · Propulsion
You will own manufacturing processes for propulsion systems from tube shop through acceptance testing, scaling Varda's W-Series vehicles from bespoke builds to concurrent production. Lead root cause analysis on propulsion defects, develop work instructions, and collaborate with design engineers to increase build cadence.
$119,543 to $152,749 per year
On site
Principal Fluid Systems Engineer - Pharmaceutical Payloads
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Varda Space · El Segundo, CA · Propulsion
Propulsion Engineer II - Ground Fluids
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Varda Space · El Segundo, CA · Propulsion
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. Varda’s W-Series vehicles are built, designed, and operated by Varda in-house, including the pharmaceutical processing payloads, the capsules, the C-PICA heat shields, and the satellite buses.
$119,543 to $152,749 per year
On site
Senior Fluid Systems Engineer - Pharmaceutical Payloads
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Varda Space · El Segundo, CA · Propulsion
Senior Manufacturing Engineer (Propulsion)
Verified today
Varda Space · El Segundo, CA · Propulsion
You will own manufacturing processes for Varda's propulsion systems, from tube shop through acceptance testing. Scale production from bespoke builds to concurrent vehicles by developing work instructions, driving process improvements, and leading root cause analysis on propulsion defects.
$140,333 to $179,314 per year
On site
Senior Propulsion Engineer - Ground Fluids
Verified today
Varda Space · El Segundo, CA · Propulsion
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. Varda’s W-Series vehicles are built, designed, and operated by Varda in-house, including the pharmaceutical processing payloads, the capsules, the C-PICA heat shields, and the satellite buses.
$140,333 to $179,314 per year
On site
Senior Propulsion Engineer - Hardware and Bus Systems
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Varda Space · El Segundo, CA · Propulsion
Spacecraft Technician (Propulsion and Harness Integration – Satellites)
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Varda Space · El Segundo, CA · Propulsion
Thermofluids Engineer II
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Varda Space · El Segundo, CA · Propulsion
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. Varda’s W-Series vehicles are built, designed, and operated by Varda in-house, including the pharmaceutical processing payloads, the capsules, the C-PICA heat shields, and the satellite buses.
$119,543 to $152,749 per year
On site