Ground Systems Fluids Engineer II — Space Launch

WVSPS; Virginia; On-site; USD 87,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Employee stock purchase program

Job summary

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

The candidate will perform sizing calculations, create schematics, and maintain BOMs, with growth into senior engineering responsibilities.

Qualifications

• ABET accredited Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 2+ years of aerospace or industrial design, testing, and/or operations experience.
• Knowledge of fluid systems, sizing calculations, and P&IDs.

Responsibilities

• Design of fluid systems including cryogenics, hydraulics, fuels, high pressure gases and HVAC.
• 2D and 3D modelling through CAD software, specifically NX.
• System sizing and analysis by hand calculation and numerical methods.
• Generate & 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

Engineering fundamentals

P&IDs knowledge

Education

ABET Mechanical Eng degree

Tools

NX

SolidWorks

Job description

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

The candidate will perform sizing calculations, create schematics, and maintain BOMs, with growth into senior engineering responsibilities.