Propulsion Design Engineer II - Engine Hardware Innovator

Rocket Lab Corporation; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EV charging subsidy

Onsite fitness centers

Discounted gym memberships

Snacks and beverages

Merch store discount (50%)

Employee discounts

Job summary

Rocket Lab in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Propulsion Design Engineer II to design engine components for Archimedes engines. You will develop, analyze, and build hardware, supporting Neutron and Archimedes programs to advance propulsion development.

Responsibilities include design optimization, trade studies, and coordinating with manufacturing teams to move concepts to production, while ensuring manufacturability and performance goals are met.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering or related field.
• 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 internal and external fabrication teams to bring hardware from design to fruition.

Skills

Heat transfer

Fluids

Structural mechanics

Finite element analysis

Mechanical design principles

Design for manufacturing

GD&T

Engineering best practices

Concept to production

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering or related field

Tools

ANSYS Workbench

StarCCM+

Job description

Rocket Lab in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Propulsion Design Engineer II to design engine components for Archimedes engines. You will develop, analyze, and build hardware, supporting Neutron and Archimedes programs to advance propulsion development.

Responsibilities include design optimization, trade studies, and coordinating with manufacturing teams to move concepts to production, while ensuring manufacturability and performance goals are met.