Propulsion Design Engineer II — Engine Systems for Space Launch

Rocketlab; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Health insurance including 15% stock‑p

Medical plans: HMO/PPO/HDHP with HSA

Dental & Vision

Paid vacation & sick time

11 paid holidays

Flexible spending accounts

Parental leave

401(k) with company match

EV charging subsidy

Onsite fitness centers

Gym membership discounts

Snacks & beverages

Merchandise discount (50%)

Job summary

Rocket Lab, based in Long Beach, CA, seeks a Propulsion Design Engineer II to design engine components for the Archimedes Engine and support Neutron and Archimedes programs. You will design, analyze and build hardware, delivering design deliverables to advance propulsion development.

The role offers exposure to a fast-paced space program with collaboration across internal and external teams, using FEA tools and GD&T standards. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits are provided.

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

• Work with technical subject matter experts to 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 with analysts, manufacturing engineers and subject matter experts from concept to production.
• Work with internal and external fabrication teams to bring hardware from design to fruition

Skills

Finite element analysis

Mechanical design

Heat transfer

Fluids

Structural mechanics

GD&T

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or aerospace engineering

Tools

ANSYS Workbench

StarCCM+

Job description

Rocket Lab, based in Long Beach, CA, seeks a Propulsion Design Engineer II to design engine components for the Archimedes Engine and support Neutron and Archimedes programs. You will design, analyze and build hardware, delivering design deliverables to advance propulsion development.

The role offers exposure to a fast-paced space program with collaboration across internal and external teams, using FEA tools and GD&T standards. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits are provided.