Senior Spacecraft Propulsion Test Engineer

Telemetry Today LLC; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 132,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee stock purchase program

Health, dental and vision plans

Paid vacation and sick time

11 paid holidays

Flexible spending accounts

Parental leave

Disability and life insurance

401(k) with company match

EV charging subsidies

Onsite fitness centers

Discounted gym memberships

Snacks and beverages

Merchandise store discount

Job summary

Rocket Lab in Long Beach, CA seeks a Senior Spacecraft Propulsion Test Engineer II to plan, prepare for, and execute engine and propulsion component testing. You will own the test facility, equipment, and operations, driving test-driven insights to improve reliability and performance.

You will lead test planning, instrumentation, data analysis, and reporting, while mentoring teammates and ensuring standards across the testing lifecycle.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in rocket engine test engineering, or equivalent high-performance field.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (aerospace, mechanical, mechatronics, or related).
• Ability to travel to test facilities and work off-site for extended periods.
• Experience with engine test facilities, hot fire testing, instrumentation, data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Set and maintain best practices for all aspects of testing.
• Provide guidance, training, and technical leadership on testing methodologies.
• Review and sign off on test plans and reports to ensure quality.
• Support risk-based decision making and guide the team through challenges.
• Own the full testing lifecycle: planning, setup, instrumentation, execution, analysis, reporting.
• Apply systems engineering mindset and integrate testing with broader efforts.
• Communicate with stakeholders across internal and external teams.
• Define and uphold standards of excellence through coaching and review.

Skills

Rocket engine test engineering

Instrumentation

Automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

National Instruments

Beckhoff PLC

Job description

Rocket Lab in Long Beach, CA seeks a Senior Spacecraft Propulsion Test Engineer II to plan, prepare for, and execute engine and propulsion component testing. You will own the test facility, equipment, and operations, driving test-driven insights to improve reliability and performance.

You will lead test planning, instrumentation, data analysis, and reporting, while mentoring teammates and ensuring standards across the testing lifecycle.