Propulsion Systems Engineer I — Spacecraft Innovator

Rocket Lab; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity compensation

Healthcare benefits

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Rocket Lab in Long Beach, CA seeks a Spacecraft Propulsion Systems Engineer I to own propulsion design and development within the Space Systems division. You will lead component-level work, perform CAD design, run analyses, and coordinate with stakeholders to deliver flight hardware.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in engineering, propulsion experience, US citizenship, and ability to obtain a security clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required.
• Experience in propulsion system development or other high-performance field.
• US citizenship is required, due to program requirements.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Own development of propulsion system components and end-to-end development.
• CAD designs and performance calculations for propulsion parts.
• Review and approve drawings, reports, and specifications.
• Plan tests, setup instrumentation, analyze data and report results.
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Exercise technical risk-based decision making for optimal solutions.
• Participate in project management and scheduling activities.
• Mentor team members and contribute to professional growth.
• Define and maintain standards of excellence within the team.
• Contribute to engine systems processes and documentation.

Skills

Propulsion engineering

System-level ownership

Technical leadership

CAD / NX experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Master’s degree in engineering

PhD in engineering

Tools

NX CAD

Teamcenter

Windchill

National Instruments

Python

Job description

Rocket Lab in Long Beach, CA seeks a Spacecraft Propulsion Systems Engineer I to own propulsion design and development within the Space Systems division. You will lead component-level work, perform CAD design, run analyses, and coordinate with stakeholders to deliver flight hardware.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in engineering, propulsion experience, US citizenship, and ability to obtain a security clearance.