Propulsion Systems Engineer II — Spacecraft Components

Rocket Lab Corporation; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 111,000 - 168,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket Lab seeks a Spacecraft Propulsion Components Engineer II in Long Beach, CA to own propulsion system development end-to-end. You will design propulsion components in CAD, perform performance calculations, review engineering releases, and lead testing with data analysis.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, mentorship, and strong collaboration with stakeholders. The position requires a Bachelor's in engineering, 2+ years in propulsion or related field, US citizenship and ability to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required; Master’s/PhD preferred.
• 2+ years propulsion system development or related high-performance field.
• US citizenship required due to program requirements and ability to obtain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Own development of propulsion system components and guide team through end-to-end development.
• Create CAD designs and perform performance calculations for propulsion components.
• Review drawings, 3D PMI, reports and specifications for release.
• Plan and execute tests including instrumentation and data analysis.
• Communicate with stakeholders and manage project status with leadership.

Skills

Propulsion development

System ownership

Technical leadership

Mentorship

US citizenship

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's or PhD in engineering

Tools

NX CAD

Teamcenter

Windchill

Python

NI hardware/software

Job description

Rocket Lab seeks a Spacecraft Propulsion Components Engineer II in Long Beach, CA to own propulsion system development end-to-end. You will design propulsion components in CAD, perform performance calculations, review engineering releases, and lead testing with data analysis.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, mentorship, and strong collaboration with stakeholders. The position requires a Bachelor's in engineering, 2+ years in propulsion or related field, US citizenship and ability to