Senior Propulsion Transients Analyst

Rocket Lab; Long Beach (CA); Vor Ort; USD 115.000 - 173.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Stock purchase plan

Medical plans

Dental and vision

Paid time off

Holidays

401(k) match

EV charging subsidy

Onsite fitness centers

Employee discounts

Zusammenfassung

Rocket Lab is seeking a Senior Propulsion Systems Analyst I in Long Beach, CA, to own engine startup/shutdown campaigns and model validation for the Archimedes family. You will develop transient simulations, optimize valve sequences, and collaborate with engine leads to ensure healthy engine transients while advancing space missions.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, equity participation, and competitive base pay with total compensation that reflects experience and impact.

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years experience with fluids system analysis of cryogenic liquid rocket engines.
• Experience with lumped parameter fluid analysis tools.
• Solid grounding in fluid dynamics and thermodynamics.

Aufgaben

• Develop transient startup and shutdown simulations for Archimedes engines.
• Create and maintain startup/shutdown valve sequences and test campaigns.
• Support test site campaigns with data review and model grounding.
• Act as technical expert POC for engine transients.
• Collaborate with engine leads to align subcomponent and vehicle needs.
• Create and maintain data processing tools.

Kenntnisse

Fluid dynamics

Thermodynamics

Engine transients

Data analysis

Communication

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Tools

ROCETS

Jobbeschreibung

Rocket Lab is seeking a Senior Propulsion Systems Analyst I in Long Beach, CA, to own engine startup/shutdown campaigns and model validation for the Archimedes family. You will develop transient simulations, optimize valve sequences, and collaborate with engine leads to ensure healthy engine transients while advancing space missions.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, equity participation, and competitive base pay with total compensation that reflects experience and impact.