Thermofluids Engineer II
Varda Space Industries · El Segundo, California, United States
Posted about 3 months ago · $119,543- $152,749
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 81 days Varda Space Industries's roles stay open a median of 81 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 81% of Varda Space Industries's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Varda Space Industries
- high 85 stale, 0 reposted of 86 open
- Hiring momentum
- 215 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-23
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Varda Space Industries's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Varda Space Industries.
About this role
As a Thermofluids Engineer II at Varda, you will focus on the design and validation of fluid systems for thermal management on spacecraft. Your responsibilities will include developing thermal control systems, creating fluid network models, and collaborating with various engineering disciplines to meet vehicle requirements. You will also analyze thermofluid performance through testing and data processing.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Varda Space Industries as an employer.
What you need
- B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
- 1+ years experience in thermofluids and/or propulsion systems in a manufacturing environment
- Strong heat transfer and incompressible fluid mechanics first principles
- Background in 0D and 1D thermal and/or fluid networks
- Expertise in one or more fluid or thermal modeling tools (SINDA/FLUINT, ANSYS, GFSSP, etc.)
- Knowledge with thermomechanical systems: heat exchangers, cold plates, vacuum chambers, pumps, valves, RTDs, transducers, etc.
Nice to have
- 3+ years’ experience in thermofluids and/or propulsion systems in a manufacturing environment
- Master’s degree in an engineering discipline
- Experience with Thermal Desktop, SINDA/FLUINT
- Experience in propulsion systems and thruster characterization
- A track record of taking ownership of projects and delivering results in a fast-paced environment
What you get
- Flexible PTO policy + 12 paid holidays
- 100% company-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans for employees and dependents
- Voluntary accident, hospital, critical illness, and pet insurance
- $120/month wellness reimbursement for gym and fitness expenses
- 12 weeks of parental leave
- Family building, pregnancy, parenting and menopause benefits via Maven Clinic
Worth weighing
- No remote work option mentioned; the role is on-site in El Segundo, CA
- The job requires collaboration across multiple engineering disciplines, which may involve dynamic requirements
- The role involves significant ownership and rapid implementation of contributions, which could be demanding
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Listed by Varda Space Industries on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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