Lead Spacecraft Propulsion Components Engineer

Telemetry Today LLC; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 132,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee stock purchase program

Health insurance

Dental and vision

Paid time off

401(k) match

EV charging subsidy

Onsite fitness centers

Snacks and beverages

Merchandise discount

Job summary

Rocket Lab in Long Beach, CA, seeks a Senior Spacecraft Propulsion Components Engineer II to own propulsion development from concept through flight hardware. You will lead design, testing, and integration efforts, with an emphasis on reliability and performance for civil, commercial, and defense programs.

US citizenship and ability to obtain security clearance are required. The role includes mentoring, collaboration across teams, and contributing to process improvements.

Qualifications

• 8+ years propulsion system development experience.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering (aerospace, mechanical, mechatronics, or related).
• Experience with NX or similar CAD and PLM software.
• Track record of design reviews and flight hardware release approvals.
• End-to-end development from requirements to test.
• Strong communication and teamwork.
• Hands-on integration/testing with NI equipment.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end propulsion product development as technical lead.
• Design conceptual and detailed CAD models of propulsion components.
• Review drawings, PMI, reports and specs for release.
• Plan, set up, and analyze propulsion tests.
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Make risk-based technical decisions to optimal solutions.
• Manage project schedules and priorities; mentor teammates.
• Contribute to engineering process documentation and standards.

Skills

Propulsion domain expertise

Technical leadership

Strong communication

Hands-on testing

US citizenship / security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering (aerospace/mechanical/mechatronics)

Tools

NX CAD

Teamcenter/PLM

GD&T

3D PMI

Job description

Rocket Lab in Long Beach, CA, seeks a Senior Spacecraft Propulsion Components Engineer II to own propulsion development from concept through flight hardware. You will lead design, testing, and integration efforts, with an emphasis on reliability and performance for civil, commercial, and defense programs.

US citizenship and ability to obtain security clearance are required. The role includes mentoring, collaboration across teams, and contributing to process improvements.