Propulsion Components Engineer II - Flight Hardware

Segment (Twilio); Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top tier medical

HSA option

Dental and vision

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Paid holidays

401(k) matching

Stock purchase plan

EV charging

Onsite gym

Food and drinks

Job summary

Rocket Lab in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Propulsion Components Engineer II responsible for system-level and component-level propulsion development. You will lead end-to-end engineering efforts, design propulsion components in CAD, and review specifications while coordinating with stakeholders and managing risk.

The role requires a STEM degree, 2+ years in propulsion, US citizenship, and the ability to obtain a security clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline.
• 2+ years of experience in propulsion system development or other high-performance field.
• US citizenship is required, due to program requirements.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Own development of new or existing products or systems, acting as technical lead.
• Create conceptual and detailed CAD designs for propulsion components.
• Review drawings, 3D PMI, reports and specifications for correctness.
• Plan tests, set up instrumentation, run tests and analyze data.
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders on technical status.
• Make risk-based technical decisions and guide solutions.
• Manage project schedules, priorities, and delivery with leadership teams.
• Mentor team members on technical and professional growth.
• Maintain standards of excellence through documentation and training.

Skills

Propulsion system development

Technical leadership

Python data manipulation

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's or PhD in engineering

Tools

NX CAD

Teamcenter

Windchill

National Instruments data acquisition systems

Job description

Rocket Lab in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Propulsion Components Engineer II responsible for system-level and component-level propulsion development. You will lead end-to-end engineering efforts, design propulsion components in CAD, and review specifications while coordinating with stakeholders and managing risk.

The role requires a STEM degree, 2+ years in propulsion, US citizenship, and the ability to obtain a security clearance.