Lead Spacecraft Propulsion Components Engineer

Rocketlab; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier medical coverage

Dental and vision coverage

Company-sponsored HSA

3 weeks paid vacation

5 days sick leave

11 paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Rocket Lab in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Senior Spacecraft Propulsion Components Engineer I to own propulsion development, guide end-to-end design, and lead teams across civil, commercial, and defense programs.

You will design with NX, review drawings, plan tests, analyze data, mentor staff, and contribute to Rocket Lab engineering processes. Base pay in CA ranges from $115,000 to $172,000 USD with extensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (aerospace/mechanical/mechatronics) required.
• 5+ years in propulsion system development or equivalent.
• Experience with NX CAD; PLM tools Teamcenter/Windchill preferred.
• Proven design review experience and flight hardware release.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Hands-on integration and testing with NI equipment.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Own development of propulsion products and act as technical lead.
• Create conceptual and detailed CAD designs and run performance calculations.
• Review drawings, PMIs, reports, and flight hardware releases.
• Plan and execute tests; analyze data and instrument setups.
• Communicate with stakeholders; manage project risks.
• Mentor teammates and maintain engineering standards.
• Contribute to Rocket Lab engineering processes and documentation.

Skills

Propulsion design

CAD NX

Teamcenter/Windchill

Design reviews

End-to-end development

Communication

NI data acquisition

Storable propellants

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

NX CAD

Teamcenter

Windchill

National Instruments

Job description

Rocket Lab in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Senior Spacecraft Propulsion Components Engineer I to own propulsion development, guide end-to-end design, and lead teams across civil, commercial, and defense programs.

You will design with NX, review drawings, plan tests, analyze data, mentor staff, and contribute to Rocket Lab engineering processes. Base pay in CA ranges from $115,000 to $172,000 USD with extensive benefits.