Propulsion Design Engineer II — Archimedes Engine

Rocket Lab Corp.; Long Beach, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 101,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee stock purchase program

EV charging subsidy

Onsite fitness centers

Discounted merch store

Job summary

Rocket Lab in Long Beach, CA, seeks a Propulsion Design Engineer II to drive engine component design for the Archimedes engine. You will design, analyze, and build hardware for Neutron launch sites and support related teams from concept to production.

The role requires a mechanical or aerospace background, 2+ years of experience, and strong CFD/FEA and manufacturing know-how. Competitive equity and performance-based bonuses are part of the package.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in relevant engineering field.
• Strong foundation in heat transfer, fluids and structural mechanics.
• Proficiency in finite element analysis using ANSYS Workbench or similar packages.
• Mastery of mechanical design principles.
• Strong understanding of design for manufacturing and GD&T principles.
• Prior experience developing and maintaining engineering design best practices.
• Prior experience developing parts, assemblies or systems from concept to production.

Responsibilities

• Design engine systems to meet performance, quality and manufacturability requirements.
• Develop and own mechanical design solutions for propulsion systems.
• Perform trade studies and design reviews from concept to production.
• Collaborate with fabrication teams to bring hardware from design to fruition.

Skills

Heat transfer

Fluids

Structural mechanics

Mechanical design

Design for manufacturing

GD&T

Engineering best practices

Concept to production

Prototyping

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Tools

ANSYS Workbench

StarCCM+

Job description

Rocket Lab in Long Beach, CA, seeks a Propulsion Design Engineer II to drive engine component design for the Archimedes engine. You will design, analyze, and build hardware for Neutron launch sites and support related teams from concept to production.

The role requires a mechanical or aerospace background, 2+ years of experience, and strong CFD/FEA and manufacturing know-how. Competitive equity and performance-based bonuses are part of the package.