Propulsion Systems Analyst II/Senior — Engine Transients

Rocket Lab USA; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 126,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grant

Employee stock purchase program

Medical plans

Dental and vision

Paid time off

11 paid holidays

401(k) with company match

EV charging subsidy

Onsite fitness centers

Discounted gym memberships

Snacks and beverages

Merchandise discount

Job summary

Rocket Lab USA is seeking a Propulsion Systems Analyst II / Senior to lead engine transient analysis for Archimedes engines. You will develop startup/shutdown simulations, validate valve sequences, and support test campaigns, serving as the engine transient expert.

The role requires a mechanical or aerospace engineering background with cryogenic fluids analysis experience; there is potential to hire at Analyst II or Senior Analyst I level depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering or related field.
• 2+ years experience with fluids system analysis of a cryogenic liquid propulsion rocket engine.
• Demonstrated expertise using or building a lumped parameter fluid analysis tool.
• Knowledge of fundamentals in fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, and fluid system design.

Responsibilities

• Develop transient startup and shutdown simulations for the Archimedes engines family.
• Develop and maintain startup and shutdown valve sequences as well as test campaigns for the verification and engine transients.
• Support test site and vehicle transients test campaigns with data review, model grounding, and valve sequence changes for engine testing.
• Serve as the technical expert engine POC for all engine transients.
• Work closely with other engine leads to ensure to communicate subcomponent needs as well as vehicle system needs to support healthy engine transients.
• Creation and maintenance of data processing tools

Skills

Fluid analysis

Lumped parameter tool

Thermodynamics basics

Mechanical/Aerospace grounding

Education

Bachelor's in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Tools

ROCETS

Methyl/LOX fluid systems

Job description

Rocket Lab USA is seeking a Propulsion Systems Analyst II / Senior to lead engine transient analysis for Archimedes engines. You will develop startup/shutdown simulations, validate valve sequences, and support test campaigns, serving as the engine transient expert.

The role requires a mechanical or aerospace engineering background with cryogenic fluids analysis experience; there is potential to hire at Analyst II or Senior Analyst I level depending on experience.