Spacecraft Propulsion Engineer I: Space Systems

Rocket Lab USA

Long Beach (CA)

On-site

USD 82,000 - 125,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Equity / Stock options
Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Rocket Lab USA is seeking a Spacecraft Propulsion Systems Engineer I to own propulsion development and lead end-to-end design efforts in Long Beach, CA. You will design propulsion components in CAD, perform performance calculations, review drawings, and plan tests with data analysis.

The role requires a engineering degree, propulsion experience, US citizenship, and ability to obtain a security clearance. The company offers equity and comprehensive benefits, with base salary ranges disclosed in

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline.
  • 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 systems, guiding end-to-end development.
  • Create CAD designs for propulsion components and perform calculations.
  • Review drawings, 3D PMI, reports, and specifications for release.
  • Plan tests, set up instrumentation, run tests, and analyze data.
  • Communicate with internal and external project stakeholders.
  • Mentor team members and contribute to process improvements.

Skills

Propulsion system design
CAD (NX)
Python data analysis
Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering
Master's or PhD in engineering

Tools

NX
Teamcenter
Windchill
Python
National Instruments

Job description

Rocket Lab USA is seeking a Spacecraft Propulsion Systems Engineer I to own propulsion development and lead end-to-end design efforts in Long Beach, CA. You will design propulsion components in CAD, perform performance calculations, review drawings, and plan tests with data analysis.

The role requires a engineering degree, propulsion experience, US citizenship, and ability to obtain a security clearance. The company offers equity and comprehensive benefits, with base salary ranges disclosed in

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