Principal Stage Fluids Engineer - Neutron Program

Rocket Lab Corporation; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 162,000 - 243,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Company stock

401(k) with company match

Comprehensive medical plans

Job summary

Rocket Lab in California is seeking a Principal Stage Fluids Engineer to own the design, build, test and review of fluid systems across the Neutron launch vehicle.

You will design plumbing systems, model system behavior, test and qualify components, and collaborate with propulsion, structures, mechanical, operations, and flight software teams. Base Pay Range (CA Only) is provided in the posting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a relevant engineering discipline.
• 12+ years of experience in a hardware-rich environment.
• Experience with fluid components design and usage for valves, pressure vessels, flex elements & fittings.
• Experience with DfM/DfAM, machining processes, and welding processes with a proven understanding of mechanical drafting and GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Design plumbing systems, components, and their secondary structures. Provide feedback to peers on their designs, drawings, and methodology.
• Analyze these systems and components in the harsh and dynamic environments of launch. Review and provide feedback for critical structural analysis of fluid components and systems.
• Model these systems to characterize and predict system behavior at all conditions. Understand and interpret models of others and work to improve efficacy of modelling.
• Test and qualify these systems, components, and modules.
• Manage requirements, realization, and implementation of systems in the larger launch vehicle context.
• Integrate your hardware into the vehicle.
• Review data from component, system, and vehicle level testing to optimize and improve future designs.
• Collaborate with components, propulsion, structures, mechanical, operations, and flight software teams to develop and define vehicle functions.
• Create tools to enhance the team’s analysis capabilities, streamline workflow and optimize launch operations.
• Set the standard for design, production, and testing processes. Enforce these standards across the program and beyond.
• Mentor and grow your peers to strengthen the overall team.

Job description

Rocket Lab in California is seeking a Principal Stage Fluids Engineer to own the design, build, test and review of fluid systems across the Neutron launch vehicle.

You will design plumbing systems, model system behavior, test and qualify components, and collaborate with propulsion, structures, mechanical, operations, and flight software teams. Base Pay Range (CA Only) is provided in the posting.