Lead Spacecraft Propulsion Engineer

Rocket Lab; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 132,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Purchase Program

401(k) retirement plan with company 0%

Onsite fitness centers (where allowed)

EV charging subsidies

Discounted gym memberships

Snacks and beverages

50% discount on Rocket Lab merch store

Job summary

Rocket Lab in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Senior Spacecraft Propulsion Systems Engineer II to own propulsion system development and guide end-to-end programs for civil, commercial, and defense customers.

We require a Bachelor's degree in engineering and 8+ years in propulsion; US citizenship is required. You will model propulsion systems, lead tests, and mentor teammates while working on cutting-edge space missions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (aerospace, mechanical, mechatronics, or other technical discipline).
• 8+ years of experience in propulsion system development or other high-performance field.
• US citizenship is required, due to program requirements.
• Expertise in propulsion system modelling, static and transient analysis, and model validation using tools such as Amesim, EcosimPro, Simulink, or Simscape.

Responsibilities

• Own development of new or existing propulsion products or systems, acting as technical lead for end-to-end development.
• Perform conceptual and detailed performance calculations, systems modelling, analysis, and designs.
• Gather, define, and manage requirements for propulsion projects.
• Lead systems engineering activities within the team and mentor others.
• Plan tests, set up instrumentation, execute experiments, and analyze data.
• Communicate with project stakeholders internal and external to the team.
• Make risk-based, technically sound decisions to select best solutions.

Skills

Propulsion modelling

Static analysis

Transient analysis

Model validation

End-to-end development

Systems Engineering V

Risk-based decision making

Storable propellants

Python data manipulation

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Amesim

EcosimPro

Simulink

Simscape

NX

Teamcenter

Windchill

Jama

Job description

Rocket Lab in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Senior Spacecraft Propulsion Systems Engineer II to own propulsion system development and guide end-to-end programs for civil, commercial, and defense customers.

We require a Bachelor's degree in engineering and 8+ years in propulsion; US citizenship is required. You will model propulsion systems, lead tests, and mentor teammates while working on cutting-edge space missions.