Junior Spacecraft Propulsion Engineer

Rocket Lab Corporation; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company stock

EV charging subsidy

Onsite fitness centers

Discounted gym memberships

Snacks and beverages

Job summary

Rocket Lab is seeking a Spacecraft Propulsion Systems Engineer I for our Long Beach, CA team. You will own propulsion system development and oversee end-to-end design, testing, and integration for civil, commercial, and defense customers.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s in engineering, propulsion experience, US citizenship, and the ability to obtain a security clearance. NX/Teamcenter/Windchill and Python skills are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering
• Experience in propulsion system development or other high‑performance field
• US citizenship is required
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
• Master’s or PhD in engineering (preferred)
• Experience with NX, Teamcenter, Windchill or similar PLM tools
• CAD design experience and design reviews for flight hardware
• Proven ability to work through end‑to‑end development processes

Responsibilities

• Own development of propulsion products or systems as technical lead.
• CAD designs for propulsion components and perform performance calculations.
• Review and approve drawings, 3D PMI, reports and specs.
• Plan, setup, execute, and analyze propulsion tests.
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Make risk-based technical decisions for best solutions.
• Manage project schedules and team tasking.
• Mentor and coach team members.

Skills

Propulsion system development

Technical leadership

Security clearance (required)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Master’s or PhD in engineering

Tools

NX

Teamcenter

Windchill

Python

NI equipment

GD&T

Job description

Rocket Lab is seeking a Spacecraft Propulsion Systems Engineer I for our Long Beach, CA team. You will own propulsion system development and oversee end-to-end design, testing, and integration for civil, commercial, and defense customers.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s in engineering, propulsion experience, US citizenship, and the ability to obtain a security clearance. NX/Teamcenter/Windchill and Python skills are highly valued.