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Thermofluids Engineer II
El Segundo, Los Angeles County
On-site
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- Contract · On-site
- Posted
- November 7, 2026
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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. From life-saving pharmaceuticals to more powerful fiber optics, there is a world of products used…
This role is based in El Segundo, Los Angeles County. Varda Space Industries is hiring for this contract position through Jobily, where you can check how well your resume matches the posting before you apply.
What you'll do
- Design and analyze thermal and fluid systems for in-orbit pharmaceutical processing
- Perform thermal analysis and CFD simulations for spacecraft components
- Develop heat shield and reentry vehicle thermal protection systems
- Support satellite bus thermal management and design
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on vehicle development
- Validate thermal models through testing and analysis
- Document engineering analyses and design solutions
- Contribute to in-house spacecraft and payload development
What you'll need
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field
- 2-5 years of experience in thermofluids, thermal systems, or aerospace engineering
- Proficiency in CFD software and thermal analysis tools
- Strong understanding of thermodynamic principles and fluid mechanics
- Experience with spacecraft or propulsion system design preferred
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
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