Propulsion Design Engineer II — Engine Systems Innovator

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

Benefits offered by this job

EV charging benefit

Onsite fitness centers

Discounted gym memberships

Snack and beverage perks

50% merch store discount

Employee discounts

Employee stock purchase program

Job summary

Rocket Lab USA in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Propulsion Design Engineer II to design engine components for the Archimedes and Neutron programs. You will collaborate with experts to create, verify, and deliver propulsion hardware from concept to production.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering, 2+ years in propulsion or related fields, and solid knowledge of heat transfer, fluids, structural mechanics, and FEA (ANSYS Workbench).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering or related field.
• 2+ years of relevant engineering experience.
• Strong foundation in heat transfer, fluids and structural mechanics.
• Proficiency in finite element analysis using ANSYS Workbench or similar.
• Mastery of mechanical design principles.
• Understanding of design for manufacturing and GD&T.
• Experience developing and maintaining engineering design best practices.
• Experience taking parts/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 to fruition.

Skills

2+ years experience

Heat transfer

Fluids

Structural mechanics

Finite element analysis

ANSYS Workbench

Mechanical design

Design for manufacturing

GD&T principles

Engineering design best practices

Concept to production

Education

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

Tools

ANSYS Workbench

StarCCM+

Job description

Rocket Lab USA in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Propulsion Design Engineer II to design engine components for the Archimedes and Neutron programs. You will collaborate with experts to create, verify, and deliver propulsion hardware from concept to production.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering, 2+ years in propulsion or related fields, and solid knowledge of heat transfer, fluids, structural mechanics, and FEA (ANSYS Workbench).