Senior Propulsion Engineer I - Archimedes Engine Lead

Telemetry Today LLC; Long Beach, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 208,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Health insurance

Dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

EV charging subsidy

Onsite fitness centers

Merchandise discount

Job summary

Rocket Lab is seeking a Senior Propulsion Engineer I to lead design, testing, and operation of the Archimedes engine family for the Neutron program. You will own subsystems, drive testing campaigns, analyze data, and refine designs for reliability and flight readiness.

You will mentor engineers and collaborate with manufacturing and vehicle teams to support lifecycle needs. This role emphasizes autonomy, cross-functional influence, and ensuring program goals are met while contributing to broader

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in rocket engine development, testing, or operations.
• Strong technical understanding of fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, cryogenic systems, and rocket engine architecture.
• Familiarity with engine P&IDs, fluid system routing, and hotfire data reviews.

Responsibilities

• Design, analyze, test, fly, and refly next generation propulsion hardware ensuring operational readiness and flight success.
• Develop and execute test plans, including qualification and acceptance testing, and conduct post-test data reviews to refine designs and processes.
• Collaborate across engineering disciplines to optimize engine performance, reliability, and manufacturability.
• Generate high-level plans and prioritize tasks across teams, resolving competing priorities and ensuring alignment with program goals.
• Mentor and guide engineers, fostering technical growth and collaboration.
• Work with manufacturing, testing and vehicle operation teams to support engine needs, operation, and resolve issues each part of the engine lifecycle.

Skills

Rocket engine development

Engine testing

Data analysis

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical and/or aerospace engineering

Advanced degree in fluid mechanics

Tools

P&IDs

Test facilities operations

Job description

Rocket Lab is seeking a Senior Propulsion Engineer I to lead design, testing, and operation of the Archimedes engine family for the Neutron program. You will own subsystems, drive testing campaigns, analyze data, and refine designs for reliability and flight readiness.

You will mentor engineers and collaborate with manufacturing and vehicle teams to support lifecycle needs. This role emphasizes autonomy, cross-functional influence, and ensuring program goals are met while contributing to broader