Space Launch Fluid Systems Engineer

Rocket Lab Corporation; Auckland; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket Lab is seeking a Development Engineer to contribute to the Neutron launch vehicle program, focusing on fluid networks, assemblies, and materials performance. You will work with the Neutron team to translate vehicle requirements into robust designs and test them across the development lifecycle.

Ideal candidates will bring aerospace/mechanical engineering experience, proficiency in CAD (NX/SolidWorks/CATIA), and a collaborative, results-driven mindset ready to meet tight deadlines in a

Qualifications

• Aerospace, mechanical or mechatronic engineering degree or equivalent qualification.
• 3-5 years designing high performance mechanical systems.
• Experience with CAD software such as NX (preferred), Fibersim (preferred), Solidworks, CATIA.
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well within a team environment.
• Sound analytical skills and the ability to see the big picture and make connections and appropriate decisions.
• Have tenacity, a can-do attitude, and the ability to think quickly and make accurate judgements.

Responsibilities

• Produce & rapidly iterate conceptual designs in CAD.
• Produce detailed design elements including composite inserts, laminates, joint details, metallic interfaces, and secondary structural elements.
• Prepare drawing packages & laminate books, ensuring manufacturability is considered throughout the design process.
• Produce test jigs / fixtures to aid with fabrication, assembly, and development testing of components & assemblies.
• Produce design documentation, FMEA, P&IDs, ICDs etc
• Defining design requirements
• Designing prototype parts
• Improving design processes
• Proactively addressing quality issues as they arise

Skills

CAD proficiency

NX

Fibersim

SolidWorks

CATIA

High-pressure design

Analytical thinking

Communication

Team collaboration

Pressure tolerance

Education

Engineering degree (Aerospace/Mechanical/Mechatronic)

Tools

NX

Fibersim

SolidWorks

CATIA

Job description

Rocket Lab is seeking a Development Engineer to contribute to the Neutron launch vehicle program, focusing on fluid networks, assemblies, and materials performance. You will work with the Neutron team to translate vehicle requirements into robust designs and test them across the development lifecycle.

Ideal candidates will bring aerospace/mechanical engineering experience, proficiency in CAD (NX/SolidWorks/CATIA), and a collaborative, results-driven mindset ready to meet tight deadlines in a