Fluid Systems Engineer II - Space Launch Ground Systems

Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers; Virginia; On-site; USD 87,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid vacation, holidays, and sickLeave

Paid parental leave

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Job summary

Rocket Lab in Virginia seeks a Ground Systems Engineer II/Senior – Fluids to lead design, build, and activation of critical ground fluid systems for the Neutron launch vehicle. The role spans from concept to commissioning, collaborating with suppliers and cross‑functional teams to ensure reliability and readiness for missions.

You will design cryogenic and hydraulic systems, perform sizing and analysis, and create schematics (P&IDs).

Qualifications

• ABET accredited Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Strong engineering fundamentals with ability to perform design calculations with limited guidance.
• 2+ years of aerospace/industrial design, testing or operations experience.
• Knowledge of fluid systems, sizing calculations, and P&IDs.
• Proficiency in CAD software (NX, SolidWorks).

Responsibilities

• Design of fluid systems including cryogenics, hydraulics, fuels, high pressure gases and HVAC.
• 2D and 3D modelling using CAD software, specifically NX.
• System sizing and analysis by hand calculations and numerical methods.
• Generate and maintain schematics of fluid/process systems (P&IDs, connection diagrams).
• Component selection, development, and maintenance of BOMs.
• Interact with suppliers and internal teams.
• Support certification of launch pad fluid systems.
• Support maintenance program development.

Skills

Fluid system design

P&IDs knowledge

CAD NX

SolidWorks

Education

ABET accredited Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

NX

SolidWorks

Job description

Rocket Lab in Virginia seeks a Ground Systems Engineer II/Senior – Fluids to lead design, build, and activation of critical ground fluid systems for the Neutron launch vehicle. The role spans from concept to commissioning, collaborating with suppliers and cross‑functional teams to ensure reliability and readiness for missions.

You will design cryogenic and hydraulic systems, perform sizing and analysis, and create schematics (P&IDs).