Ground Fluids Engineer II for Space Launch Systems

ISHE; 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

Rocket Lab Employee Stock Purchase

Employee discounts

Job summary

Rocket Lab in Virginia is seeking a Ground Systems Engineer II/Senior – Fluids to design, build, and activate critical fluid systems for the Neutron launch vehicle. This hands-on role requires collaboration with suppliers, technicians, and cross-functional teams from concept to commissioning.

You will size and analyze fluid systems, create P&IDs, produce 2D/3D models in NX and SolidWorks, select components, support certification, and contribute to maintenance programs.

Qualifications

• ABET accredited Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 2+ years of aerospace or industrial design/engineering 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 through NX; CAD tooling such as SolidWorks.
• 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 systems knowledge

P&IDs

Engineering calculations

Cross-functional collaboration

Mechanical engineering fundamentals

Education

ABET accredited Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

NX

SolidWorks

Job description

Rocket Lab in Virginia is seeking a Ground Systems Engineer II/Senior – Fluids to design, build, and activate critical fluid systems for the Neutron launch vehicle. This hands-on role requires collaboration with suppliers, technicians, and cross-functional teams from concept to commissioning.

You will size and analyze fluid systems, create P&IDs, produce 2D/3D models in NX and SolidWorks, select components, support certification, and contribute to maintenance programs.