Lead Propulsion Systems Engineer - Spacecraft (Equity)

Telemetry Today LLC

Long Beach (CA)

On-site

USD 132,000 - 220,000

Full time

25 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Top-tier medical plans

Dental and vision coverage

Paid vacation and sick time

11 paid holidays

Flexible spending accounts

Paid parental leave

Disability and life insurance

401(k) with company match

Subsidized EV charging

Onsite fitness centers

Discounted gym memberships

Complimentary snacks and beverages

50% employee discount on merch store

Other employee discounts

Job summary

Rocket Lab in Long Beach, CA seeks a Senior Spacecraft Propulsion Systems Engineer II to own propulsion development and lead cross-functional teams through end-to-end projects. You will perform performance analyses, modelling, and system design, while managing requirements and conducting rigorous testing.

The role emphasizes leadership, mentorship, and engineering documentation. CA-specific base salary and extensive benefits accompany this position.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in engineering (aerospace, mechanical, mechatronics, or related).
8+ years of propulsion system development experience or in a high-performance field.
U.S. citizenship is required for program access.
Proficiency in propulsion modelling, static/transient analysis, and model validation with test data.

Responsibilities

Own development of new or existing propulsion products; act as technical lead.
Perform conceptual and detailed performance calculations and system designs.
Gather and manage requirements; conduct systems engineering activities and leadership.
Plan tests, set up instrumentation, analyze data, and report findings.
Mentor teammates and drive documentation and process improvements.