Propulsion Systems Engineer I, Spacecraft Components

Rocket Lab Corp.; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket Lab is seeking a Spacecraft Propulsion Components Engineer I to own propulsion development for space systems at our Long Beach, CA site. You will lead end-to-end design and testing of propulsion components and mentor other engineers.

The role requires an engineering degree, strong CAD skills (NX preferred) and experience with propulsion systems. Security clearance eligibility and US citizenship are required for program work.

Qualifications

• US citizenship is required due to program requirements.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline.

Responsibilities

• Own development of new or existing propulsion components, acting as technical lead.
• Create CAD designs and perform propulsion performance calculations.
• Review drawings, 3D PMI, reports, and specifications.
• Plan tests, set up instrumentation, run tests, and analyze data.
• Communicate with internal and external project stakeholders.
• Manage project schedules and mentor teammates.
• Define standards of excellence and document engineering processes.
• Contribute to propulsion engineering process development and Rocket Lab documentation.

Skills

NX CAD

Python

GD&T

Teamcenter

Windchill

Test data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Master’s or PhD in engineering

Tools

Teamcenter

Windchill

NI equipment

Job description

Rocket Lab is seeking a Spacecraft Propulsion Components Engineer I to own propulsion development for space systems at our Long Beach, CA site. You will lead end-to-end design and testing of propulsion components and mentor other engineers.

The role requires an engineering degree, strong CAD skills (NX preferred) and experience with propulsion systems. Security clearance eligibility and US citizenship are required for program work.